Dell Precision M20: Using the Module Bay
Using the Module Bay : Dell Precision M20
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Using the Module Bay
DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide
About the Module Bay
About the Device Security Screw
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running
About the Module Bay
You can install devices such as a floppy drive, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, CD-RW/DVD drive, DVD+RW, second battery, or second hard drive in the
module bay.
About the Device Security Screw
YourDell™computershipswithaCD/DVDdriveinstalledinthemodulebayandadevicesecurityscrew,whichisnotinstalledintheCD/DVDdrivebut
packaged separately. When you install a module in the bay, you can install the device security screw to prevent the module from being easily removed.
Removing the Device Security Screw
If the device security screw is installed, you must remove the screw to remove the module from the bay:
1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.
2. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.
3. Close the display and turn the computer over.
4. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the device security screw from the bottom of the computer.
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off
1. If the device security screw is installed, remove it.
2. Press the device latch release.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTE: You do not need to install the device security screw unless you want to prevent the module from being easily removed.
NOTE: If the device security screw is not installed, you can remove and install devices while the computer is running and connected to a docking device
(docked).
NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, store them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or
placing heavy objects on top of them.
3. Pull the device out of the module bay.
4. Push the new device into the bay until it clicks.
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running
1. Before ejecting the device:
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l In Microsoft
Windows
XP, double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, click the device you want to eject, and click Stop.
l In Windows 2000, click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar, click the device you want to eject, and click Stop.
2. Press the device latch release.
NOTICE: If the device security screw is installed, you must turn off the computer before removing the screw.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, store them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or
placing heavy objects on top of them.
3. Pull the device out of the module bay.
4. Push the new device into the bay until it clicks.
The operating system automatically recognizes the device.
5. Click Close (in Windows 2000).
6. If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer.
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Оглавление
- DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide
- About Your Computer
- Appendix
- Alert Standard Format (ASF)
- Using a Battery
- Using the Module Bay
- Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
- Cleaning Your Computer
- Dell Diagnostics
- Using the Display
- Reinstalling Software
- Finding Information
- Getting Help
- Glossary
- Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
- Passwords
- Using PC Cards
- Power Management
- Dell™QuickSetFeatures
- Adding and Replacing Parts
- Using the System Setup Program
- Using Smart Cards
- Solving Problems
- Specifications
- Travelling With Your Computer
- Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
- Using Microsoft®Windows®XP
