Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I remove and replace the floppy disk drive in the Profile 5 computer?

A: Remove the floppy disk drive

  1. Turn off the computer, disconnect all cables, and then remove the case cover.

  2. Inside the case, remove the rear I/O panel assembly.

  3. Remove the screw that holds the floppy disk drive in place.
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  4. Using a small flat screw driver, gently raise the brown portion of the floppy drive's data cable connector.
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  5. Pull the end of the floppy data cable out of the connector.
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  6. Push the floppy disk drive toward the front of the computer.
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  7. At the front of the computer, pull the floppy disk drive out of the bay.
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  8. Remove the four screws that hold the floppy disk drive in the bracket. There are two screws on each side of the bracket.
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  9. Slide the floppy disk drive out of the bracket.
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  10. If the floppy data cable needs to be removed, loosen its motherboard connector, and then remove the cable. Note the connection location for later.
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Replace the floppy disk drive

  1. If needed, connect the white end of the new floppy cable to the motherboard. Be sure to press in the movable part of the connector to secure the cable.
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  2. Place the new floppy disk drive into the bracket, and then secure it with the four screws.
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  3. At the front of the computer, slide the floppy disk drive assembly into the bay until it is flush with the front of the computer.
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  4. Inside the case, secure the drive in place with the screw removed previously.
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  5. Connect the blue end of the floppy data cable to the floppy disk drive. Press down on the movable part of the connector to secure the cable.

  6. Replace the rear I/O panel assembly.

  7. Replace the case cover.