Installing the floppy drive is a fairly
simple process. This section covers the step-by-step process:
| Step 1
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First, select which drive bay
will be used for the floppy drive. Remove the faceplate of that bay. Save the faceplate for future
use. The two bays to be chosen from are a 3.5" and a 5.25" bay.
Be sure to choose the correct bay for the floppy drive that is
being attached. To mount a 3.5" drive into a 5.25" bay, a
special bracket may be needed that usually comes with the new
floppy drive.
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| Step 2
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Without connecting
anything yet, insert the drive into the chosen bay, making
sure it fits properly.
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| Step 3
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Select the right
size screws (preferably those that came with the drive). If
using brackets to hold the drive in place, secure them now, or
simply use the screws to attach the drive to the bay. First,
tighten the screws by hand, and then use a screwdriver to
secure the screws. Make sure they are not too tight, and take
care not to cross thread or strip the screws.
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| Step 4
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Attach the power and
ribbon cable to the drive. If other drives are to be
installed, this step can be skipped. This provides more
maneuvering room in the case, especially if there are no
removable drive bays. The drive cable and power cord can then
be connected after all of the drives have been installed.
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| Step 5
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Check the work.
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