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Media Bay Devices
Dell™Latitude™D531ServiceManual
About the Device Security Screw
Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices
You can install devices such as a floppy drive, optical drive, second battery, or second hard drive in the media bay.
About the Device Security Screw
When you install a device in the media bay, you can install a device security screw, available separately from Dell, to prevent the device from being easily
removed.
Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices
1. If you are swapping a device while the computer is turned on, double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, click the device that you
want to eject, and then click Stop.
If you are swapping a device while the computer is turned off, proceed to the next step.
2. Remove the device security screw, if installed.
3. Press the device release latch, and then pull the device out of the media bay.
4. Push the new device into the media bay until it clicks.
If you swapped the device with the computer running, the operating system automatically recognizes the device.
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NOTICE: When removing or installing a media bay device, handle the device with care. Store the device in a safe, dry place when it is not installed in
the computer. Avoid pressing down on the device or placing heavy objects on top of it.
