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P C 9 / P 9 F l o p p y D r i v e R e p l a c e m e n t Introduction These instructions explain how to replace the floppy disk drive in the PC9 Industrial PC or the P9 PowerStation. They include steps for disassem- bling the unit, removing the previously installed floppy drive, installing a new floppy drive, and reassembling the unit.
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PC9/P9 Floppy Drive Replacement 5. Swing the backshell away from the faceplate. 6. If you have a PC9, detach the two cables connecting the faceplate assembly and backshell, as shown in Figure 2. Then go to step 8. Figure 2: Disconnecting PC9 Cables...
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PC9/P9 Floppy Drive Replacement Figure 3: Disconnecting P9 Cables Detach the Detach the Monitor card backlight cable monitor cable here here Detach the MAINTENANCE touchscreen COMPARTMENT cable here a. Detach the monitor (ribbon) cable from its connection at the center of the monitor frame (push back the locking clamps from either side of the connector).
PC9/P9 Floppy Drive Replacement Figure 4: Removing the Safety Bracket Remove this safety bracket 9. Lift the backshell off its hinges, and place it on a static dissipative mat, in a location free from dirt and moisture and protected against static discharge.
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PC9/P9 Floppy Drive Replacement Figure 5: Removing a Floppy Drive Remove these screws Detach cables here Floppy drive Remove these screws Slide the floppy drive out of the unit to the left Installing a New Floppy Drive To install a new floppy drive, follow these steps: 1.
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PC9/P9 Floppy Drive Replacement 2. Re-attach the backlight cable, touchscreen cable (if necessary), and monitor cable (if you have a P9) to their connections. (Press the monitor cable connector into its socket until the locking clamps on either side of the socket snap into place).
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