User's Manual

Replacing the diskette drive
This procedure describes how to remove and replace a diskette drive.
1. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 89.
2. To access system board components. See “Accessing system board components
and drives” on page 90.
3. Release the diskette drive by pressing inward on the blue retainer at the side
of the drive.
4. Remove the failing diskette drive by sliding it out the front of the drive bay
assembly.
5. Remove the retainer bracket from the failing drive and install it on the new
drive.
6. Install the new diskette drive into the drive bay from the front until it snaps
into position.
7. Reconnect the signal and power cables to the rear of the diskette drive.
8. Align the drive bay assembly with the two slots and rails on the sides of the
chassis and slide the drive bay assembly towards the rear of the chassis until
it snaps into position.
9. Reinstall the front bezel.
10. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 111.
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