Dell D410, PP06S specifications Using the Dell D/Bay, About the Dell D/Bay

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Using the Dell™ D/Bay

Dell™ Latitude™ D410 User's Guide

About the Dell D/Bay

Removing and Installing Devices When the Computer is Turned Off

Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running

CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.

NOTE: The Dell D/Bay is optional and may not ship with your computer.

About the Dell D/Bay

You can install Dell Latitude™ D-Family devices such as a floppy drive, hard drive, or optical drive.

Removing and Installing Devices When the Computer is Turned Off

NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place 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.

1. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.

2. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the D/Bay.

3.Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch release in so that it is flush with the bay.

4.Connect the D/Bay cable to the Dell D/Bay connector on the computer.

Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running

1.Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar.

2.Click the device you want to eject.

NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place 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.