Dell Inspiron 2600 Service Manual page 83

1. If a disk is in the floppy drive, remove the disk.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed battery.
NOTICE: Ensure that you disconnect the flex cable from the ZIF connector before you remove the floppy drive from the computer. See
instructions.
2. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the floppy drive, and partially pull the drive out of the computer.
1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)
2 ZIF connector
3 floppy drive
4 flex cable
NOTICE: Release the securing tab before you disconnect the flex cable from the ZIF connector. Failure to do so can damage the ZIF connector.
3. Disconnect the flex cable from the ZIF connector:
a. Pull the securing tab away from the ZIF connector.
b. Gently pull the flex cable out of the ZIF connector.
1 ZIF connector
2 securing tab
step 3 for further