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Q: How do I remove and replace the floppy disk drive or other 3.5-inch device in the 7-bay BTX computer case?

A: Remove the device

  1. Turn off the computer, and then disconnect the power cord.

  2. Remove the computer's right side panel.

  3. Inside the case, locate the 3.5-inch drive bays near the front of the case above the large green air duct.
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  4. At the rear of the device being removed, do one of following:

    • If the device is a floppy or other drive, disconnect the data and power cables.
    • If the device is a media card reader, follow its USB cable to the connection on the motherboard. Note the connection location, and then disconnect the cable.

  5. Slide the 3.5-inch drive bay release lever toward the rear of the case. When the bay is unlocked, an unlock symbol is visible.
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  6. Slide the device out of the front of the case.
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    Note: If removing a media card reader, ensure that the cable does not snag on internal components.

Replace the device

  1. At the front of the case, slide the device cable (if present) and then the device into the bay.
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  2. Lock the device into place by sliding the 3.5-inch drive bay release lever toward the front of the case.

  3. At the rear of the device, do one of the following:

    • If the device is a floppy or other drive, connect the data and power cables to the rear of the drive.
    • If the device is a media card reader, connect its USB cable to the motherboard.

  4. Replace the right side panel.

  5. Connect the computer's power cord, and then turn on the computer.