Dell Precision M40 - Manual (Page 88)

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Using Your Computer: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide
Modular Bay
Your computer comes with a floppy drive installed in the modular bay. To use another device in the modular bay, first remove the floppy drive (see
" Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Off " or " Swapping Devices While the Microsoft ® Windows® Operating System Is Running .")
NOTICE: When drives are not inside the computer, they are fragile and must be handled carefully to avoid damage. Do not press
down on the drives or place heavy objects on top of them. Place the drives in a travel case to keep them free of dust and liquids.
Store the drives in a safe place.
You can install the following modules in the modular bay:
l Second battery
l
Floppy drive
l CD drive
l DVD drive
l
CD-RW drive
l Second hard drive
To make the computer as light as possible, use the travel module in the modular bay in place of any of the available drives.
Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Off
1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.
2. If the computer is connected (docked) to an Advanced Port Replicator (APR), undock it.
3. Close the display and turn the computer over.
4. Slide and hold the latch release, and pull the device out of the bay.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them in a travel case when they are not inserted in the computer. Store devices in a
dry, safe place, and avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them.
Modular Bay Dell AccessDirect™ Key
Floppy Drive Speaker Controls
CD, CD-RW, or DVD Drive Cursor Controls
Display PC Cards
Keyboard and Keypad Controls
CAUTION: Do not operate your computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body. With
extended operation, heat can potentially build up in the base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin could cause discomfort
or, eventually, a burn.