IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, 760EL, 760XD, or 760XL User's Guide

Installing the Diskette Drive

The CD-ROM drive can be removed and replaced with the internal diskette drive supplied with the computer.

To install the diskette drive:

Note: If you are using DOS or Windows, you can remove the CD-ROM drive without turning off the computer. Refer to the documents supplied with your operating systems.

1. Close any CD-ROM applications and make sure the CD-ROM tray is closed.

2. Open the LCD; then open the keyboard.

3. Lift the handle on the CD-ROM drive with the plastic tape, and remove the CD-ROM drive.
   
   
   

   Attention: Make sure that any locking device is unlocked. The CD-ROM and diskette drives are very delicate devices that need careful handling. Do not press on, drop, or apply any shock to the drives when they are removed from the computer.

4. If the diskette drive is installed in the external-diskette-drive case, remove the diskette drive as follows:
   

   Note: For the 760E, 760EL, or 760XL, the external-diskette-drive case (kit) is available as an option.

   1. Remove any diskette from the drive; then disconnect the drive case from the computer, if attached.
      
      

   2. While holding the bottom of the case, slide the top cover as shown (), and remove it.

   3. Remove the drive by using the handle as shown ().
      

   4. Put the top cover back on the case.
    

5. Which diskette drive bezel has come with your computer at the time of purchase?
   

   Go to step 6.	Go to step 7.

6.  Install the diskette drive bezel on the inside of the computer.

   1. Fit notch on the lower portion of the bezel into the catch at the bottom of the drive bezel slot ().

   2. Push the upper portion of the bezel into the slot until it snaps into place ().

   3. Slide the lever on the bezel to the left as shown ().

      The following figure shows the installation as seen from the inside of the computer.
      
      

   4. Go to step 8.

7.  Attach the diskette drive bezel to the diskette drive as shown.

   Press the diskette drive in fully until it snaps into the bezel.
   
   

8.  Install the diskette drive. Press area until the drive snaps into the connector.
   
   
   

   Attention: The diskette drive is a very delicate device. Do not press on the middle part of the drive. Close the keyboard; then reconnect all cables.

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   Using the External-Diskette-Drive Case

          

   
   
   You can use the CD-ROM drive and the diskette drive at the same time by attaching the external-diskette-drive case to the computer.
   

   Note: For the 760E, 760EL, or 760XL, the external-diskette-drive case (kit) is available as an option.

        

   If the diskette drive is installed in the computer, first remove the diskette drive from the computer:

   1. Make sure that no diskette is in the diskette drive.

   2. Open the LCD; then open the keyboard.

   3. Lift the handle on the diskette drive with the plastic tape, and remove the diskette drive.
      
      

      To install the CD-ROM drive in the computer, see "Installing the CD-ROM Drive".

   4. If the following diskette drive bezel is attached to the diskette drive, remove the bezel.
      
      
      

      Note: The bezel shape depends on the computer model.

      Install the diskette drive to its case:

   5. While holding the bottom of the case, slide the top cover as shown (), and remove it.
      
      

   6. Align and insert the front end of the drive (); then press on the shaded area () until the drive snaps into the connector.
      
      

   7. Slide the top cover back on ().
      
      

      Attach the external-diskette-drive case to the computer:

   8. Attach the external-diskette-drive connector to the external-diskette-drive connector at the rear of the computer.
      
      

   To remove the diskette drive from the external-diskette-drive case, see page "Installing the Diskette Drive".

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   Installing a Secondary Battery Pack in the UltraBay

          

   You can extend battery operation time by using two battery packs installed in the computer at the same time. A secondary battery pack is available as an option. Before installing a secondary battery pack, remove the CD-ROM drive or diskette drive from the UltraBay.

   1. Stop any running applications; then make sure the CD-ROM tray is closed or any diskette is removed from the diskette drive.

   2. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC Adapter and all cables from the computer.
      

      Attention: To prevent damage to the CD-ROM drive or diskette drive, make sure the AC Adapter is disconnected from the computer. The CD-ROM drive and diskette drive are very delicate devices that need careful handling. Do not press on, drop, or apply any shock to the CD-ROM drive or diskette drive while it is removed from the computer.

   3. Open the LCD; then open the keyboard.
      

      Attention: Make sure the security latch at the right side of the computer is unlocked. (See step 2.)

   4. Lift the drive handle with the plastic tape, and remove the CD-ROM drive or diskette drive.
      
      

   5.  Pinch together both holes and remove the spacer by lifting it up slightly.
      
      

   6. Place the spacer to cover the CD-ROM drive or diskette drive connector.

      1. Make sure the projected end fits into the opening .
         
         

      2. Place the spacer onto the connector and then open the battery connector cover.
         
         

   7. If the following front bezel shown below is attached at the front of the computer, remove the bezel from the inside of the computer.

      1. Slide the lever on the bezel to the right as shown. ()

      2. Pull the upper portion of the bezel () and remove the bezel ().
      
      
      
      

      Note: Keep the diskette drive bezel for future use.

   8.   Install the blank front bezel on the inside of the computer.

      1. Fit notch on the lower portion of the bezel into the catch at the bottom of the drive bezel slot ().

      2. Push the upper portion of the bezel into the slot until it snaps into place ().

      3. Slide the lever on the bezel to the left as shown ().

         The following figure shows the installation as seen from the inside of the computer.  
         
         

   9.  Insert the secondary battery pack into the UltraBay.
      
      

   10. Close the keyboard and reconnect all cables.

   When Replacing the CD-ROM Drive or Diskette Drive
   Before you replace the CD-ROM drive or diskette drive in the UltraBay: Cover the battery connector with its cover. Move the spacer back to its original position (shown in step 5).

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   Installing a Secondary Hard Disk Drive in the UltraBay

        

   You can use two hard disk drives at the same time by installing a secondary hard disk in the UltraBay. To use the secondary hard disk, you need to purchase another hard disk drive and a hard disk holder. Before installing the secondary hard disk, remove the CD-ROM drive or diskette drive.

   1. Attach the secondary hard disk drive to the hard disk holder.
      

      Attention: The hard disk drive is a very delicate device that needs careful handling. Do not press on, drop, or apply any shock to the hard disk drive.

      1. Insert the hard disk drive in the hard disk holder so that the slot on the hard disk drive fits into the projection on the hard disk drive.

      2. Press the shaded area until the hard disk firmly snaps into the hard disk holder; then replace the hard disk drive handle .
         
         

   2. Close any running applications on the computer; then make sure the CD-ROM tray is closed or no diskette is in the diskette drive.

   3. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC Adapter and all cables from the computer.
      

      Attention: To prevent damage to the CD-ROM drive or diskette drive, make sure the AC Adapter is disconnected from the computer. The CD-ROM drive and diskette drive are very delicate devices that need careful handling. Do not press on, drop, or apply any shock to the CD-ROM drive or diskette drive while it is removed from the computer.

   4. Open the LCD; then open the keyboard.
      

      Attention: Make sure the security latch at the right side of the computer is unlocked. (See step 2.)

   5. Remove the battery pack.
      
      

   6. Lift the drive handle with the plastic tape, and remove the CD-ROM drive or diskette drive.
      
      

   7. Which drive are you removing?

      CD-ROM drive

      Go to next step.

      Diskette drive

      Go to step 9.

   8. 
      
      Install the diskette drive bezel from the inside of the computer.

      1. Fit notch on the lower portion of the bezel into the catch at the bottom of the drive bezel slot ().

      2. Push the upper portion of the bezel into the slot until it snaps into place ().

      3. Slide the lever on the bezel to the left as shown ().

         The following figure shows the installation as seen from the inside of the computer.
         
         

   9.  Place the hard disk holder (with the hard disk drive attached) into the UltraBay. Press on the shaded area as shown until the drive snaps into the connector; then replace the drive handle .
      
      
      

      Note: You can see the lamp on the secondary hard disk, which turns on when data in the secondary hard disk drive is accessed, through the diskette drive bezel.

   10. Replace the battery pack.

   11. Close the keyboard; then reconnect all cables.

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   Installing an Option in the UltraBay

   (Ref #92.)                

   The CD-ROM drive or diskette drive and its bezel (on the front of the computer) can be removed to install different options in the UltraBay. Some options may require you to remove the option cover from the left side of the computer.
   

   Note: To install the diskette drive into the UltraBay, see "Installing the Diskette Drive".

   1. Close any running applications; then make sure the CD-ROM tray is closed or any diskette is removed from the diskette drive.

   2. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC Adapter and all cables from the computer.
      

      Attention: To prevent damage to the CD-ROM drive or diskette drive, make sure the AC Adapter is disconnected from the computer. The CD-ROM drive and diskette drive are very delicate devices that need careful handling. Do not press on, drop, or apply any shock to the CD-ROM drive or diskette drive while it is removed from the computer.

   3. Open the LCD; then open the keyboard.
      

      Attention: Make sure the security latch at the right side of the computer is unlocked. (See step 2.)

   4. Remove the battery pack.
      
      

   5. Lift the drive handle with the plastic tape, and remove the CD-ROM drive or diskette drive.
      
      

   6. If the option you are installing has its own option cover to be attached at the left side of the computer, do the following:

      1. Push the current option cover from the inside of the computer to remove it.
         
         

      2. Attach the new option cover that came with your option to the side of the computer.
         
         

   7.  Refer to the manual that came with the option to install your option (and front bezel) in the UltraBay.

   8. Replace the battery pack.

   9. Close the keyboard and reconnect all cables.

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