Is it possible to install a floppy drive on a Dell Optiplex 780 Desktop?

Question

I need to know if it is possible to install a floppy drive in a Dell Optiplex 780 Desktop (not the small form factor version). I can t find a spot on the motherboard, but when I look up floppy drive installation videos for Dell Optiplexes, it seems like there are only videos for small form factor models. What baffles me is that it seems like there is a spot to remove on the front of the case to put a floppy drive, and it would fit under the optical drive and above the hard drive. Furthermore, there was a power connector already there, plugged it into the floppy drive, took the ribbon cable, and couldn t find the spot to put it into the motherboard. However, there was a picture of a 34 pin connector, but there was no jack to plug it into, just the picture. I need a nice, concrete answer to help me solve my problem. Is it possible to install a floppy drive on a Dell Optiplex 780 DT?

Answer 1

yes its possible



http://ebay.redplanettrading.com/desktops/case/optiplex780/Optiplex780_SM_DT/floppy_drive.htm



Dell™ OptiPlex™ 780 Service Manual—Desktop

Answer 2

Dell Optiplex 780 Manual

Answer 3

Optiplex 780 Manual

Answer 4

The motherboard shown on Amazon has a floppy drive connector to the lower left of the memory slots along the edge. Look at the photos in this link. The connector is black. http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=780+optiplex+motherboard&tag=googhydr-20&index=electronics&hvadid=66878204796&hvpos=1t3&hvexid=&hvnetw=s&hvrand=10035872758924623196&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_5z524vzo7q_b



Just enter dell optiplex motherboard in the Amazon search box if you cannot use the link. They profide exact motherboard part numbers that you can refer to as well as pictures. Remember to look in setup for floppy support and activation..

Answer 5

Best option would be to buy an external floppy drive to connect to your computer. you should be able to find one on Amazon or any other computer accessories website.