Compaq 4120, 4130T, 4150T, 4140T, 4131T, 4200, 4125T, 4160T Undocking the Computer, Convenience Base

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5.3.2Undocking the Computer

If the computer is docked in an auxiliary station, it must be undocked from the convenience base and from the adapter or detached from the Mobile CD Expansion Unit (MCD) before performing additional work. Complete the following steps to undock the computer. If the computer is not docked in an auxiliary station, proceed to Section 5.3.3.

Convenience Base

The computer must be undocked from the convenience base before performing additional work. The same procedure is followed for removing the adapter and removing the MCD from the convenience base. These procedures are shown in Figures 5-4 and 5-5, respectively. To remove and replace the convenience base, complete the following steps:

1.Disconnect the AC power and any external devices (Section 5.3.1).

2.Close the computer.

If you are removing an adapter from the convenience base proceed with step 3. If detaching an MCD, go to step 5.

3.Grasp the adapter and the convenience base and lift the convenience base slightly to disengage it from the adapter.

4.Pull the two pieces apart.

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-5