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6
Replace the CD/DVD drive.
7
Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and
cooling vents.
8
Replace the computer cover.
9
Enter system setup and set the
Diskette Drive
option to enable your new floppy drive.
10
Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics.
Hard Drive
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet
before removing the computer cover.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a
surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.
1
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before
you begin this procedure.
2
Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
Removing a Hard Drive
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."
NOTE: Since the following steps do not require the complete removal of the CD/DVD drive and the
floppy drive, it is not necessary to disconnect the cables connecting the two drives.
2
Remove the CD/DVD drive from the bay and carefully set it aside.
3
Remove the floppy drive from the bay and carefully set it aside.
4
Press in on the two plastic securing clips on each side of the drive and slide the drive towards the
back of the computer.
NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Doing so may cause damage to
cables and the cable connectors.
5
Lift the drive out of the computer and disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive.
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