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Installing a Floppy Drive

By Mark Kyrnin, About.com

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Sliding the Drive Into the Case

Slide the Drive into the Cage

Slide the Drive into the Cage

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The method for putting the case into the computer may vary depending upon the type of case used. The two most common types of installation are either driectly into the drive cage or via sliding rails. In either case, make sure to remove the drive slot cover before installing the drive.

Rails: It the case uses drive rails, align the rails on either side of the drive and fasten them to the drive with screws. Once the rails on installed, slide the drive into the drive cage until they latch.

Drive Cage: Slide the drive directly into the cage until the bezel of the drive is flush with the front of the case. Once the drive is in position, fasten it to the drive cage using screws.

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