Removing A Pc Card - HP COMPAQ 309971-002 Hardware Manual

Removing a PC Card

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CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or system lockup, stop the PC Card,
according to the instructions that follow, before removing it.
1. Stop the PC Card:
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2. Press the PC Card eject button 1.
3. Gently pull out the card 2.
Removing a PC Card
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An inserted PC Card uses power even when not in use. To
conserve power, stop or remove a PC Card when you are not
using it.
Hardware Guide
In Windows XP, select the Safely Remove Hardware
icon on the taskbar, then select the PC Card. (To display
the Safely Remove Hardware icon, right-click the taskbar
and select Show Hidden Icons.)
In Windows 2000, select the Unplug or Eject icon on the
taskbar, then select the PC Card you plan to remove. A
message is displayed when the card can be safely
removed.
Hardware Upgrades
8–3