Dell Dimension XPS 50 Reference Manual

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support.dell.com Installing Drives 3-912. If you installed a diskette drive, remove the shipping protector from the drive, andsave it in case you later move your computer to a new location.13. Reconnect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.14. If you installed a drive that requires device drivers, such as a CD-ROM drive, referto the drive's documentation for driver installation instructions.15. Verify the correct operation of the drive by running the Dell Diagnostics (refer to“Running the Dell Diagnostics” in Chapter 4).# The mini tower computer has two 3.5-inch drive bays, and the desktop computer hasone (upper bay).$ &'()* To install a drive in the upper 3.5-inch bay, perform the following steps:1. Prepare the drive for installation as described earlier in “Configuring Drives.”2. Remove the drive cage as described earlier in “Removing the Drive Cage.”3. Remove the plastic insert from the bezel as described earlier in “Removing a3.5-Inch Insert.”4. Remove the 6/32 x 1/4-inch screw securing the drive bracket to the drive cageand remove the bracket. Attach the drive to the bracket with two screws on theright side as shown in Figure 3-9.NOTE: The screws used to secure the drive to the bracket and to the left side ofthe drive cage have 3-millimeter (mm) threads. Be sure to use only these screwswhen attaching the drive to the bracket and when securing the left side of thedrive to the drive cage.5. Remove the metal plate covering the bay as shown in Figure 3-8. Work the plateback and forth to break the perforations around the edges.