Storage Device Installation; Removing The 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket - NEC POWERMATE VE - SERVICE MANUAL 08-1996 Service Manual

Figure 3-19 Connecting 1.2-MB Diskette Drive Cables

Storage Device Installation

The following subsections describe how to install 3 1/2-inch and 5 1/4-inch drives. The
installation procedures include:
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removing the 3 1/2-inch drive bracket

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installing a 3 1/2-inch drive
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removing the front panel
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installing a 5 1/4-inch device
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replacing the front panel
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replacing the 3 1/2-inch drive bracket.
Removing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket
The 3 1/2-inch drive bracket containing the diskette drive must be removed before installing
any 3 1/2-inch and 5 1/4-inch devices. Remove the bracket as follows.
1. Remove the desktop system cover as previously described.
Remove the screw securing the drive bracket to the chassis (see Figure 3-20).
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3. Slide the bracket to the rear of the chassis to release it from the three bracket tabs.
4. Carefully lift the drive bracket up and place it on top of the power supply.
Diskette Drive
Signal Cable
Connector
Power
Cable
Option Installation
Red Edge
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