Computer Upgrades and
Media Bay Devices
The Media Bay supports one of the following devices: CD drive, DVD drive, diskette drive, or a second battery pack. Refer to the “Drives” section in this guide for instructions on installing or swapping devices in the Media Bay.
External Diskette Drive
An external diskette drive can be connected to the parallel port on the rear of the computer. To connect the external drive, refer to the “Drives” section in this guide.
Battery Packs
A second battery pack can be used as a spare or to provide additional battery power to the primary battery pack. Consult an authorized Compaq dealer for information on additional or replacement battery packs for your computer. Refer to the section on “Battery Packs” in this guide or to the documentation included with the battery pack for installation instructions.
Upgrading the Hard Drive
Depending on your computer model, the primary hard drive can be upgraded to a larger capacity. Contact your authorized Compaq dealer for optional hard drives available for your computer. Refer to the “Drives” section in this guide for instructions on removing and inserting the hard drive.
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