Removing And Installing Modular Devices; Removing And Installing; Modular Devices - Fujitsu Lifebook E6150 User Manual

REMOVING AND INSTALLING

MODULAR DEVICES

There are three ways to remove and install modular
devices in the Flexible Bay:
Cold-swapping: swapping devices while your
LifeBook is powered off.
Warm-swapping: swapping devices while your
LifeBook is in suspend mode.
Hot-swapping: swapping devices while your
system is active using BayManager
W A R N I N G
You should never leave your Flexible Bay empty when
the LifeBook is in operation.
Cold-swapping
To cold-swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay
follow these easy steps: (Figure 2-21)
1. Close any open files.
2. Shutdown your LifeBook.
3. Pull out the Flexible Bay release latch and then
press the latch in to release the modular device.
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
Release Latch
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(c)
Figure 2-21 Removing/Installing a device in the Flexible Bay
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G e t t i n g t o K n o w Y o u r L i f e B o o k
C A U T I O N
Be careful 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
LifeBook until it clicks into place.
6. It is now safe to turn your LifeBook back on.
7. You can now access and use the device.
Your LifeBook 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.
Warm-swapping
To warm-swap devices in your Flexible Bay follow these
easy steps: (Figure 2-21)
1. Close any open files.
2. Put your LifeBook into suspend mode
3. Pull out the Flexible Bay release latch and then
press the latch in to release the device. 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.
5. Swap the modular device.
6. Press the Suspend/Resume button to return your
LifeBook to normal operation. You can now access
and use the device.
Your LifeBook 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.
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