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Installing a Floppy Drive
1Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 69.
2If you are replacing a drive and the new drive does not have the bracket rails attached, remove 
the rails from the old drive by removing the two screws that secure each rail to the drive. Attach 
the bracket to the new drive by aligning the screw holes on the drive with the screw holes on the 
bracket rails and then inserting and tightening all four screws (two screws on each rail).
3Gently...

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4Attach the power and data cables to the floppy drive.
5Connect the other end of the data cable to the DSKT connector on the system board (see 
page 77).
6Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and 
cooling vents.
7Close the computer cover (see page 121).
 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into 
the computer.
8Connect your...

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Media Card Reader
For information on using the media card reader, see Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) on 
page 15.
Removing a Media Card Reader
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions 
located in the Product Information Guide.
 
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity 
from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components. You can...

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4Disconnect the USB cable on the back of the media card reader to the internal USB 
connector on the system board.
5Press in on the tabs on each side of the media card reader and slide the card reader out of the 
adapter. 
6Close the computer (see page 121).
Installing a Media Card Reader
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions 
located in the Product Information Guide.
 
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7Slide the media card reader into the adapter until the tabs on the rails securely click into 
position.
8Connect the internal USB cable to the media card reader
9Route the USB cable through the cable routing clip.
10Connect the internal USB cable to the internal USB connector on the system board.
11Close the computer cover (see page 121).
CD/DVD Drive
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions 
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Removing a CD/DVD Drive
1Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 69.
2Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive.
3Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, and then slide the drive upward and 
remove it from the drive bay.
power cable
data cable
tabs (2)
CD/DVD drive
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Installing a CD/DVD Drive
1Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 69.
2If you are installing a new drive, unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.
Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured 
for your computer. If you are installing an IDE drive, configure the drive for the cable select 
setting.
3Connect the new drive to the set of rails that are attached to the inside of the cover. If a set of 
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7Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and 
cooling vents.
8Close the computer cover (see page 121).
 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into 
the computer.
9Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software...

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Processor Airflow Shroud
 CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, follow the safety instructions located in the Product 
Information Guide.
 
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity 
from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components. You can do so by 
touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
 
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the fan power cables, do not slide the shroud...

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Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
1Attach both fan power cables to the connectors on the system board.
2Align the anchor tabs with the securing slots.
3Gently press the shroud until the anchor tabs snap securely into place.
4Close the computer cover.
 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into 
the computer.
5Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and...