Dell Latitude D531 Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageMedia Bay DevicesDell™ Latitude™ D531 Service ManualAbout the Device Security ScrewRemoving and Installing Media Bay DevicesYou can install devices such as a floppy drive, optical drive, second battery, or second hard drive in the media bay.About the Device Security ScrewWhen you install a device in the media bay, you can install a device security screw, available separately from Dell, to prevent the device from being easilyremoved.Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices1. If you are swapping a device while the computer is turned on, double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, click the device that youwant to eject, and then click Stop.If you are swapping a device while the computer is turned off, proceed to the next step.2. Remove the device security screw, if installed.3. Press the device release latch, and then pull the device out of the media bay.4. Push the new device into the media bay until it clicks.If you swapped the device with the computer running, the operating system automatically recognizes the device.Back to Contents PageNOTE: You do not need to install the device security screw unless you want to prevent the media from being easily removed.CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.NOTICE: When removing or installing a media bay device, handle the device with care. Store the device in a safe, dry place when it is not installed inthe computer. Avoid pressing down on the device or placing heavy objects on top of it.NOTE: If the device security screw is installed, you must remove the screw to remove the media bay device from the bay.NOTE: If the device security screw is not installed, you can remove and install a media bay device while the computer is running and/or connected to adocking device.1 device security screw 2 device release latch 3 media bay deviceNOTE: Ensure that the device release latch is in the closed position.