How to Install an Internal Floppy Disk Drive

Introduction

These instructions are for installing a floppy drive in a home-built computer with a standard 3.5-inch drive bay.

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Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Tips & Warnings:

Save drive bay faceplate for unanticipated needs.
If possible, do installation in an uncarpeted area.
If you do not understand these instructions or you lack good manual dexterity, have a qualified technician install the floppy drive for you.

Step1

Remove faceplate from bay that will house floppy drive.

Step2

Position drive in the new space, or slide it into brackets, if any.

Step3

Connect motherboard ribbon cable to drive. Match red stripe on ribbon cable with Pin 1 (left bottom pin) on drive connector. If cable has a twist in one end, connect other end to floppy drive.

Step4

Connect power supply cable to power supply connector (this will usually be the smallest of the connectors hardwired to the power supply).

Step5

Secure drive with screws (to case or brackets).

Step6

Attach brackets to case, if necessary.

Step7

Make sure drive fits properly and cable connections are snug.

Step8

Connect ribbon cable to floppy drive controller on motherboard. Consult motherboard manual if you need help locating floppy drive controller.

Step9

Follow instructions in motherboard manual to set up floppy drive in BIOS.