Removing PC Cards
See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some cards may require
your notebook to be in Standby Mode or Off during removal.
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F THE DIALOG BOX STATES THAT THE DEVICE CANNOT BE REMOVED
CLOSE ANY OPEN APPLICATIONS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR NOTEBOOK
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Unlock the card from the slot by pressing the eject button associated with the slot in which the card is located.
When pressed, the button will pop out.
2
Firmly press the button again until it is flush with the notebook. This will eject the card slightly out of the slot
allowing you to remove the card.
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