Dell Inspiron 2000 Manual page 25

You can connect external media options such CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, SuperDisk LS-120, and diskette drives to the external media bay connector on the back of the computer.
For information on using devices in the external media bay, refer to
NOTICE: To avoid overheating the computer, do not place the external media bay close to the air intake or fan exhaust vent.
To connect the external media bay to your computer, perform the following steps:
Turn off the computer.
Position the larger cable connector with its shiny metal lip down, and connect it firmly to the device through the slot in the back of the media bay.
Connect the other end of the cable to the media bay connector on the computer.
For both connections, make sure that the cable
NOTICE: When you remove the media bay cable from the computer or a device, press in on the cable securing clips while pulling the cable connector straight
out. Do not insert or pull out the connector at an angle.
Restart the computer.
External Media Bay.
securing clips are fully engaged and the connector is fully seated.