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CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Changing modules Your notebook's modular bay supports different bay modules, such as a CD drive, DVD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive, DVD±RW drive, a second hard drive, a diskette drive, a secondary battery, or a weightsaver. Security screw (optional) Modular bay latch Modular bay To change bay modules: 1 If you are removing a drive, make sure that there is no disc in it. 2 Make sure that the notebook is not in Standby or Hibernate mode. Caution Turn off your notebook if you are removing the optional secondary battery and the notebook does not have a charged main battery and is not directly connected to AC power. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 42

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CHAPTER
4
: Using Drives and Accessories
42
Changing modules
Your notebook’s modular bay supports different
bay modules
,
such as a CD drive, DVD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive,
DVD±RW drive, a second hard drive, a diskette drive, a
secondary battery, or a weightsaver.
To change bay modules:
1
If you are removing a drive, make sure that there is no
disc in it.
2
Make sure that the notebook is not in Standby or
Hibernate mode.
3
Close the LCD panel.
4
Disconnect your notebook from the optional port
replicator.
5
Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
Caution
Turn off your notebook if you are removing the optional
secondary battery and the notebook does not have a charged main
battery and is not directly connected to AC power.
Modular bay latch
Modular bay
Security screw (optional)