Dell™ Latitude™ X200 Media Base User ’s Guide 23Removing Drives From the Media Base1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.2 Undock the computer.3 Slide the drive latch release toward the center of the media base, andpull the drive out of the bay.4 Dock the computer. See “Docking Your Computer.”Installing Drives in the Media Base1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.2 If you are replacing a drive, undock the computer to remove theexisting drive (see “Removing Drives From the Media Base”).3 To install an optical drive, insert the drive into the left bay on themedia base.To install a floppy drive, insert the drive into the right bay on the mediabase.4 Dock the computer. See “Docking Your Computer.”The operating system recognizes the new drive.Connecting and DisconnectingExternal Drives• To connect an external drive such as a CD, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-RWdrive while the computer is off, connect the drive cable to the 1394connector on the media base.• To disconnect an external drive while the computer is off, remove thedrive cable from the 1394 connector.• To connect and disconnect drives while the computer is running, see“Swapping External Drives While the Computer Is Running.”NOTICE: To prevent damage to external drives, place them in a safe, dryplace when they are not connected to the computer. Avoid pressing down onthem or placing heavy objects on top of them.
