Removing The Diskette Drive - Compaq Deskpro EX User Manual

4.7.3

Removing the Diskette Drive

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 4.2).
WARNING: Power is continuous to the system board and power supply even when the power
switch is turned off. To prevent damage to the unit, disconnect the power cord from the power
source or the unit before beginning disassembly procedures.
2. Remove the computer cover (Section 4.3).
3. Remove the side-mounted hard drive (Section 4.7.1).
4. Disconnect the data cable and the drive power cable.
5. Facing the drive, remove the retaining screw on the right side of the drive that secures
the drive in the bay 1.
6. While pushing the release latch on the bottom of the bay down 2, pull the diskette drive
out of the bay 3.
To install a diskette drive, reverse the above procedure.
When installing a new diskette drive, be sure to exchange the guide screws from
the old drive.
When replacing the drive, use the existing screws. Metric screws (M3) have a
black finish while U.S. screws (#6-32) have a silver finish.
CAUTION: When servicing the computer, ensure that cables are placed in their proper locations
during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can damage the computer.
CAUTION: Use only 3/16-inch or 5-mm long screws as guide screws. Longer screws can damage
the internal components of the drive.
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