In this lab, the student will install the floppy drive, hard drive, and CD-ROM drive. The student will also install the ribbon cables for each drive and the audio cable for the CDROM. | Lab Floppy Drive Hard Drive and CD-ROM Installation Estimated time 45 Minutes Objective In this lab the student will install the floppy drive hard drive and CD-ROM drive. The student will also install the ribbon cables for each drive and the audio cable for the CDROM. Equipment The following equipment is required for this exercise The same computer case which has been worked on ESD wrist strap Safety glasses Tool kit and screws Floppy drive with ribbon cable Hard drive with ribbon cable CD-ROM with ribbon cable and audio cable Scenario Continue to install the components necessary to complete a friend s computer. Procedures When installing devices that use ribbon cables to communicate with the motherboard such as hard drives and floppy drives it is important to note the location of pin one. Examine the ribbon cable and find the red stripe on one side of the cable. Pin one is found on the side of the ribbon with the red stripe. The motherboard documentation should show the location of pin one for each connector and pin one is also usually labeled on the motherboard for each connector. Step 1 Locate the bays. Locate the top bay if there are two. This is where the floppy drive will be installed. If there is a cover for the top bay reach inside the case and push out the cover. Step 2 Retrieve the floppy drive and line it up with the upper bay. Slide it in until the front of the drive lines up with the front of the computer case and the screw holes on the floppy drive line up with the side rails on the case. Use the proper screws and secure the floppy drive to the case. A long screwdriver may be needed to reach the backside of the floppy drive. 1 - 3 IT Essentials I - Lab Copyright 2002 Cisco Systems Inc. Step 3 Install the hard drive. Note The cover for the hard drive bay does not have to be removed. Line up the hard drive with the lower bay. Slide the hard drive in until the screw holes line up with the case rails. Use the .
