Many personal computer users believe that specialist assistance is required to replace or remove a drive. However, it is quite easy to do it yourself, having a screwdriver at hand. The whole procedure will take no more than 10 minutes and will not cause any harm to your computer, if you are extremely careful and careful. Having learned how to remove a floppy drive, you will just as easily master the removal of other computer hardware, for example, hard drives. These are similar procedures, requiring the same sequence of steps.
Necessary
screwdriver
Instructions
Step 1
Shut down your computer. Disconnect it from the power supplies by pulling the wire out of the socket or simply using the switch on the back of the system unit - you will hear a characteristic low sound from the power supply when electricity stops flowing into it. Only then proceed to the next step.
Step 2
Using a screwdriver, unscrew all existing fasteners holding the right and left walls of the system unit, then remove them. If you are performing this operation for the first time, you may have problems during disassembly - all the screws screwed at the factory are very tight in most models. It is advisable to have a screwdriver for these purposes.
Step 3
Disconnect the wide ribbon cable from the motherboard to the floppy drive. Be careful not to damage it in any way, as it cannot be repaired. Pull the sides of its base best. At first, loops are difficult to disconnect, but over time, this procedure will become much easier.
Step 4
Pull the power cable out of the drive. It is a white plastic plug with several colored wires leading to it. Here, too, take the utmost care - replacing the power supply is quite an expensive procedure. Remember which of the power loops was previously connected to the drive, since in some unit models or with a certain computer configuration, there may be several free loops.
Step 5
Using a screwdriver or, best of all, a screwdriver, loosen all the existing fasteners holding the drive. Now you can remove the drive from your computer. Do not drop it under any circumstances: the drive contains many fragile parts in its design, which are almost impossible to replace in the event of a breakdown.
