Sony VAIO PCG-XG500 User Manual page 52

VAIO Notebook User Guide
Note: If your computer is turned off, you do not have to follow these instructions.
Removing Floppy Disk Drive
When the multipurpose bay is empty, attach the weight saver to it. See "Using a
Second Battery Pack" on page 64 for details on attaching the weight saver.
To remove the floppy disk drive (Windows 2000 models only)
If your computer is turned off, you do not have to follow these instructions.
1 Double-click the Power Management icon
The "Unplug or Eject" dialog box appears.
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3 In the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box, select the appropriate option,
and then click Stop.
4 Confirm the device and click OK.
A message appears informing you that the device can now be safely removed
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from the system.
6 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of
the arrow, and then unplug the floppy disk drive from the computer.
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RELEASE lever on bottom
in the system task tray.