How to open drive bay to add floppy drive - Micro Electronics PowerSpec 4820 PC Desktop

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Because PC makers no longer include floppy drives in computers, many new PC users have never used one.
Nevertheless, there are many occasions when a floppy drive can be the most convenient form of file storage and transfer for small files.
On most Lenovo ThinkCentre PCs, a floppy drive is an add-on option and most packages do not include the device unless you specifically request it.
If you purchased a ThinkCentre PC without a floppy drive, you can add one to the system yourself and save some money vs. taking the system to a shop.

Shut down the ThinkCentre computer.
Disconnect the AC power cord and other peripherals.
Move the computer to a sturdy work surface.
WARNING: Before you start troubleshooting remember that you are dealing with electricity that can KILL.
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Only work inside the computer case when the power has been switched off and disconnected. Never open the power source.
Some of the below steps recommend removing physical parts within the computer.
While in the computer it is highly recommend that you be aware of ESD and its potential hazards

Use your fingers to push inward on the two buttons on either side of the computer.
Lift upward on the front edge of the cover to open it.
Open the cover until it stands at a 90-degree angle to the computer chassis.

Disconnect the ribbon cable from the optical drive.
Lift up on the rear edge of the drive bay tray until you can see the rear of the CD/DVD drive.
Orient the new floppy drive so that the diskette slot faces down.
Connect the floppy drive cable to the motherboard.
Slide the floppy drive part way into the floppy drive slot.
While holding the floppy drive, connect the other end of the cable to the diskette drive.
Lock the ZIF connector on the cable, then slide the drive all the way into the slot.
Slide the blue drive lock downward to secure the floppy drive in the slot tray.
Close the cover and reconnect all cables.
Power on the computer.
The ThinkCentre BIOS detects the new floppy drive automatically and configures it as the "A:\" drive on your computer.


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Remove the side panels on your desktop computer. The floppy drive will be attached to the drive bay with 4 screws (2 on each side of the floppy drive) or by a plastic slide clips. After removing the screws, remove the power cable and the data cable from the back of the floppy drive and then you can slide the floppy drive either to the back or the front of the drive bay to remove the floppy drive from the desktop case.

The specs on this unit do not show a FDD. If you see it in the Device Manager, It means that it is enabled in the BIOS. You can disable if you wish.

You can install a FDD in one of the 3.5 slots. the drives cost lesthan $20.

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Try to open the lid above the button with your nail,you'll see a metal plating covering the inside of it.The expansion bay is to add another drive, like a Cd/Dvd drive. Just don't worry about it too much,when you ad the new drive,you can take the plating off.Whoever adds the drive will open it up,too

Try this Gary
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3688895-cd_rom_or_dvd_drive_not_seen_in_windows

it a slimline small form factor design and unfortunately you will not have a second 3.5" bay. I would recommend using a usb floppy because the use of a floppy drive is quite limited now

according to this, the motherboard is an ECS MCP61SM-GM

http://www.e4allupgraders.info/dir1/motherboards/socketam2/ecsMCP61SM-GM.shtml

it says it has a floppy header onboard for adding a regular 3.5" floppy drive.

you can also find usb floppy drives that you can attach and use when you need without opening the machine.

Black Screen shows memory counting which stops at 256 Mb [is correct] Hit F10 & screen says "Setup" in bottom right hand corner-screen is still black. Floppy Drive Bay green light staying on. Regards John

There is to reason for this problem : 1- my be the floppy drive is out of order try to use another one. or clean it. 2- your flopy disk is domaget. Thanks ,is you can give me your feed back.