Removing A Memory Card Reader Or A Diskette (Floppy) Drive - HP -380467-003 - COMPAQ PRESARIO C300 C500 C700 F500 F700 LAPTOP CHARGER Manual

Removing a Memory Card Reader
or a Diskette (Floppy) Drive
Your PC has a drive cage that can hold a memory
card reader and a diskette drive. You can replace
either of these drives if they are included with your
model.
The PC may have a fixed or a removable drive cage
that holds the memory card reader and the diskette
drive. If the drive cage is fixed, follow the first set of
instructions, "To remove a drive (with a fixed drive
cage) (select models)" on page 6. If the drive cage is
removable, follow the second set of instructions, "To
remove a drive (with a removable drive cage) (select
models)" on page 6.
To ensure that the drive fits properly into the PC, be
sure to purchase the replacement diskette drive from
HP. Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide for
contact information.
To remove a drive
(with a fixed drive cage)
(select models)
1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to
remove the side panel. See "Opening and Closing
the PC" on page 1.
2 Remove the front panel. See "Removing the Front
Panel" on page 3.
3 Gently lay the PC on its side.
4 Make a note of each cable attached to the drive
you want to replace.
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5 Remove the screw from the side of the drive cage to
remove the memory card reader or the diskette
drive.
6 Remove the cables attached to the back of the drive
in the drive cage.
7 Push the memory card reader or the diskette drive
towards the front of the PC and pull the drive out
through the front of PC.
To remove a drive
(with a removable drive cage)
(select models)
1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to
remove the side panel. See "Opening and Closing
the PC" on page 1.
2 Gently lay the PC on its side.
3 Make a note of each cable attached to the drives.
4 Push down on the drive cage release tab (E).