Removing A Cd/Dvd Drive - Dell GX280DT - GX280 Desktop Computer User Manual

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1 power cable
2 floppy-drive cable
3 floppy-drive connector (DSKT)
 
5. Reconnect the data cable to the back of the drive installed in the CD/DVD drive bay located above the floppy drive.
 
6. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
 
7. Close the computer cover.
 
8.
Attach the computer stand
(optional).
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
 
9. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.
 
10. After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if installed and enabled, causes the following message to appear on the screen at
the next computer start-up:
ALERT! Cover was previously removed.
 
11.
Reset the chassis intrusion detector
NOTE:
If an admin password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion
detector.
 
12.
Enter system setup
and use the Diskette Drive option to enable your new floppy drive.
 
13. Verify that your computer works correctly by running the
 CD/DVD Drive
 
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
 
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
 
1. Follow the procedures in
"Before You
 
2. If you are installing a new CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive,
 

Removing a CD/DVD Drive

by changing Chassis Intrusion to On or On-Silent.
Dell
Diagnostics.
Begin."
remove the front- panel
inserts.

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