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5. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
7. See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.
8. Enter system setup and select the appropriate Drive option (see Entering System Setup).
9. Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics).
Floppy Drive and Media Card Reader
Removing a Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom of the inside of the computer.
3. Remove the optical drive and carefully set it aside (see Optical Drive).
4. If you are removing a floppy drive, pull up the cable release tab to unlock it.
5. Gently lift the data cable from the floppy data cable edge connector.
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 removing the computer cover.
NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Doing so may cause damage to cables and the cable connectors.