Dell Dimension 8400 - Removing a Floppy Drive

4. From the outside of the computer, pull the insert away from the computer's front panel.
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5. Remove the insert from the insert frame by pressing on the four tabs.
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6. Reattach the empty insert frame over the front of the drive bay.
The insert frame fits only one way.
a. Face the front of the computer and slip the left side of the insert in to the left side of the drive bay opening.
b. Slightly press the right-side insert release tab and gently push in the insert.
If you are adding a floppy drive and you purchased the drive from Dell, you received a front panel insert in your floppy drive kit. Attach this insert over the front
of the drive bay.
If you are adding a floppy drive that was not purchased from Dell, reattach the empty insert frame over the front of the drive bay.
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Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."
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Removing a Floppy Drive
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1. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the floppy drive.
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2. Disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTE: If you are adding a floppy drive, see "Installing a Floppy Drive."