HP dv4-2160us manual Using the expansion port, Removing an eSATA device

Removing an eSATA device

CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove an eSATA device.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the eSATA device.

To remove an eSATA device:

1.Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the left of the notification area).

2.Click the name of the device in the list.

NOTE: You are prompted that it is safe to remove the device.

3.Remove the device.

Using the expansion port

The expansion port connects the computer to an optional docking device or optional expansion product, so that additional ports and connectors can be used with the computer.

NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.

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