Flexible Bay Devices; Removing And Installing Modular Devices - Fujitsu LifeBook S Series Manual

L i f e B o o k S S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 2
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
MODULAR DEVICES
There are two ways to remove and install modular
devices in the Flexible Bay:
• Cold-swapping: swapping devices while your
LifeBook notebook is powered off.
• Hot-swapping: swapping devices while your
system is active using the Unplug/Eject icon
from your taskbar.
You should never leave your Flexible Bay
empty when the notebook is in operation. If
left empty, dust or foreign matter may
accumulate inside the notebook.
Cold-swapping
To cold-swap modular devices in your Flexible
Bay follow these easy steps: (Figure 2-19)
1. Close any open files.
2. Shut down your LifeBook notebook.
3. Pull out the Flexible Bay eject lever. This will
push your device out slightly, allowing you to
remove the device.
4. Slide your device out until it is clear of the
bay. This will require light force.
Flexible Bay Eject Lever
(a)
(c)
Figure 2-19. Removing/Installing a device in
the Flexible Bay
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(b)
(d)
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Be careful when aligning and seating devices
in the bay. If the fit is incorrect, you may
damage the bay or the device. If the device
does not move easily in the bay, remove it,
and check for dirt or foreign objects. It will
require a firm push to latch the device in
place.
5. Slide the device you are installing into your
notebook until it clicks into place.
6. It is now safe to turn your notebook back on.
7. You can now access and use the device.
Your LifeBook notebook will automatically detect
the new device and activate it within your system.
The drive letters associated with the device will
be created and listed under My Computer and
Windows Explorer.
Hot-swapping
Under Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP
Home, and Windows XP Professional, hot-
swapping is provided through the Unplug or Eject
Hardware utility.
The icon for the utility appears on the taskbar.
Click on the icon and follow the on-screen
instructions.
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