Storage Devices; Inserting An Expansion Card; Removing An Expansion Card - Asus X51L Hardware Manual

Storage Devices

Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other files to various
data storage devices. This Notebook PC has the following storage devices:
• Expansion card
• Optical drive
• Flash memory reader
• Hard disk drive

Inserting an Expansion Card

Be sure the card is
level when inserting�
1. If there is a plastic protector in the slot, remove
it using the removing instructions below.
2. Insert the card with the connector side first and
label side up. Standard cards will be flush with
the Notebook PC when fully inserted.

Removing an Expansion Card

To remove the card, first remove all cables or adapters attached to the card, then double-click the Safely
Remove Hardware icon on the Windows taskbar and stop the card before removing.
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1. Press in the toggle eject button and release. The
recessed spring loaded toggle button will extend
when pushed in and released.
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Using the Notebook PC
3. Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed
by the card. Usually connectors can only be
inserted in one orientation. Look for a sticker,
icon, or marking on one side of the connector
representing the top side.
2. Press the extended button again to eject the
card. Carefully pull the ejected card out of the
socket.
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