Using The Module Bay; About The Module Bay; About The Device Security Screw; Removing The Device Security Screw - Dell Precision M70 User Manual

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Using the Module Bay
Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M70 User's Guide
About the Module Bay
About the Device Security Screw
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running
About the Module Bay
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
You can install devices such as a floppy drive, optical drive, second battery, or second hard drive in the module bay.
About the Device Security Screw
NOTE: You do not need to install the device security screw unless you want to prevent the module from being easily removed.
Your Dell™ computer ships with a CD/DVD drive installed in the module bay and a device security screw, which is not installed in the CD/DVD drive but
packaged separately. When you install a module in the bay, you can install the device security screw to prevent the module from being easily removed.

Removing the Device Security Screw

If the device security screw is installed, you must remove the screw to remove the module from the bay:
1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.
2. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.
3. Close the display and turn the computer over.
4. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the device security screw from the bottom of the computer.
1 device security screw
2 device latch release
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off
NOTE: If the device security screw is not installed, you can remove and install devices while the computer is running and connected to a docking device
(docked).
NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, store them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or
placing heavy objects on top of them.
1. If the device security screw is installed, remove it.