Compaq 5000 Series Troubleshooting guide

End-User Replaceable Parts Program
Replacing a Diskette Drive
5000 and 7000 Series

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Compaq Presario
First Edition (May 2000)
Part Number 198669-001

REPLACING A DISKETTE DRIVE 3
Replacing a
Diskette Drive
The Diskette Drive allows
youtoreadandwrite
information to a diskette. A
diskette (size: 3.5") holds
up to 1.44 MB of data.
The Diskette Drive is
sometimes referred to as a
floppy drive.
Introduction
Your Compaq Internet PC has an Easy Access panel that
makes accessing the internal parts easy. This document
describes how to remove and replace a Diskette Drive.
(see Figure 1-1).
Figure 1-1
Important: The view shown may vary slightly by model.

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Tools Needed
A Phillips screwdriver is needed to remove and replace the
Diskette Drive.
Warranty Statement
Compaq provides these detailed instructions to ensure your
safety and to keep your PC from being damaged. Following
these instructions also ensures that your PC remains
warranted by Compaq.
Your replacement part is warranted for the longer of 90 days
from the date the part was delivered to you, or the original
One Year Limited Warranty that came with your Compaq
Presario.
Preparing Your Computer For Disassembly
Before beginning the removal and replacement procedure,
complete the following procedure:
1. Remove any diskette or compact discs (CDs) from the
computer.
2. Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices
connected to your computer (see Figure 1-2).
3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet, and
then from the computer (see Figure 1-3.)
4. Disconnect all peripheral device cables from the computer.
Failure to disconnect the power from the computer may
result in personal injury.

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I. Disconnecting the Power
1. Turn off the computer using the Power button
(see Figure 1-2).
Figure 1-2
2. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet 1
and computer 2(see Figure 1-3).
Failure to disconnect the power from the computer may
result in personal injury.
Figure 1-3

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You do not have to replace the
screw securing the side access
panel. The screw securing the
side panel is used for shipping
purposes only.
II. Opening the Side Access Panel
1. Remove the screw 1securing the side access panel.
Locate the latch 2directly below the screw, press down,
and hold in the down position (see Figure 2-1).
Figure 2-1
Important: Some models may not have a screw 1. This screw is used
for shipping purposes only.
2. Grab the handle and slide the side panel from the chassis
(see Figure 2-2).
▲Caution: Before doing any work inside your computer, ground
yourself by touching a metal part of the chassis.
Figure 2-2

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You do not have to return the
front panel door lock to its
locked position. It was set this
way for shipping purposes
only.
III. Removing the Upper Front Panel and CD Storage
Door (Lower Front Panel)
1. Locate the front panel door lock inside the chassis. The
lock is located on the base of the lower 3.5” diskette drive
cageinsidethechassis(seeFigure3-1).
2. Rotate the lock into the down position to unlock the upper
front panel door (see Figure 3-1).
Figure 3-1

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3. From the front of the system, press the indention 1located
on the lower front panel to open the lower door 2
(see Figure 3-2).
Figure 3-2

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4. Locate the finger holes 1under the bottom of the upper
front panel and place your fingers in the holes. Pull the
upper front panel forward until the top panel tabs 2release
from the slots on the chassis (see Figure 3-3).
Figure 3-3

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Look at the replacement part
carefully to help identify and
locate the component to be
replaced.
IV. Locating the Diskette Drive
See the illustration below for the location of the Diskette
Drive (see Figure 4-1).
Figure 4-1
Important: The location of the drive may vary slightly by model.

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Step 1 should be done inside
the computer chassis.
It is recommended that you
mark the power cable
connector so that you use the
same connector when
installing your replacement
drive. However, you can
actually use any available
connector on the power cable.
V. Removing the Diskette Drive
1. Disconnect the Data Cable 1and the Power Cable 2
from the drive by using a gentle rocking motion. The Data
Cable has a green tab on it. You may pull the tab to
remove the cable (see Figure 5-1).
Figure 5-1

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2. From the front of the computer, press both sides of the
drive rails 1and pull out the drive 2(see Figures 5-3).
Figure 5-3
3. Remove the drive rails from each side of the drive and set
them aside to be used on the replacement drive
(see Figure 5-4).
Figure 5-4
Steps 2 and 3 are to be done in
front of the computer chassis.

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VI. Replacing the Diskette Drive
To replace the Diskette Drive, complete the following
procedure:
Note: Save all the packing materials received with your replacement card.
You will need them to return the defective part.
1. Attach the drive rails that were removed from the
defective drive to the replacement drive (see Figure 6-1).
Figure 6-1
2. Insert the replacement drive into the front of the computer
in the same location from which the defective drive was
removed. Slide the drive in until it snaps into place
(see Figure 6-2).
Figure 6-2
Steps 1 and 2 are to be done
outside the computer chassis.
The drive rails are not specific
to the left or right side of the
diskette drive and can be
installed on either side of the
drive.

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3. Connect the data cable and the power cable to the new
drive (see Figure 6-3).
Figure 6-3
Step 3 is done inside the
computer chassis.

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VII. Replacing the Upper Front Panel and CD Storage
Door (Lower Front Panel)
1. Place the upper front panel into the slots 1at the top of
chassis and gently snap the panel 2into place
(see Figure 7-1).
Figure 7-1

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2. Close the CD Storage door (lower front panel)
(see Figure 7-2).
Figure 7-2

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VIII. Replacing the Side Access Panel
Align the tabs on the top and bottom of the side access panel
with the slots (located on the top and bottom edge) of the
chassis and slide the side access panel into place
(see figure 8-1).
Figure 8-1
You do not have to replace the
screw securing the side access
panel. The screw securing the
side panel is used for shipping
purposes only.

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IX. Checking To See If the Replacement Part Is
Installed Properly
1. Reconnect the power cord to the electrical outlet and
computer.
2. Turn on the computer to verify that the replacement part is
properly installed.
3. If the problem persists, repeat the Removing and
Replacing procedures.
4. If you are still experiencing problems, contact Compaq
Support: 1-800-984-9350.
X. Returning the Defective Part
Please refer to the Compaq Part Return Instructions that
came with your replacement part for instructions on returning
the defective part.

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