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Installing a Floppy Drive

By Mark Kyrnin, About.com

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Plug the Cable into the Floppy Drive

Plug the Cable into the Floppy Drive

Plug the Cable into the Floppy Drive

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Attach the other end of the floppy cable to the drive. If the cable has more than one connector, use the further connector. Most drives and cables are keyed, but if it is not, once again make sure that the red edge of the wide goes to pin 1 on the drive connector.

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