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Subject: Removing and Reinstalling a Floppy Drive on the WinBook XLi
Keywords: FDD reseat
Tech Article Number: WBTA00110209

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  1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter.  Remove the main battery (see Chapter 3 for instructions, if needed)..
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  3. Turn the notebook over and place it on a clear and stable surface..
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  5. Remove the screw that holds the floppy disk drive release in place (This screw also helps to secure the RAM compartment cover.) and slide the release toward the rear of the system. Slide the floppy disk drive unit until the arrow on the unit and the arrow on the system case are lined up, and then angle the unit out of its bay. Set the screw in a safe place. (Figure 6.6).
  6. Angle the floppy disk drive unit into its bay so that the arrow on the unit lines up with the arrow on the system case. Slide the unit into place..

  7. Slide the release back into place and secure it with its screw..


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