Hardware Upgrades

Stopping and Removing a PC Card

ÄCAUTION: To prevent loss of work or an unresponsive system, stop the PC Card before removing it.

An inserted PC Card uses power even when it is not in use. To conserve power, stop a PC Card when you are not using it.

1.To stop a PC Card:

In Windows 2000 Professional, select the Unplug or Eject icon on the taskbar, then select the PC Card.

In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, then select the PC Card. (To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, select the Show Hidden Icons icon on the taskbar.)

2.To release the PC Card, press the PC Card eject button 1.

3.Gently pull out the card 2.

Removing a PC Card

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