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Using Your VAIO Computer

Removing an ExpressCard Module

Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on. If it is not removed properly, your system may not work properly.

Before removing an ExpressCard module

If your computer is on, be sure to follow these steps to prepare for removing the module safely.

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

2Select the hardware you want to unplug.

3Click Stop.

The Stop a Hardware device window appears.

4Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system.

5Click OK.

A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the device.

6Click OK.

7Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window.

If your computer is off, proceed with the following:

To remove an ExpressCard module on VGN-FE800 Series models

1Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer to pop it out.

2Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot.