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.
NOTE: If the device locking screw is not present, you can remove and install devices while the computer is running and connected to a docking device (docked).
If present, remove the device locking screw from the bottom of the computer.
If the computer is running, double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, click
the device you want to eject, and then click Stop.
Press the device latch release.
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optical drive
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device latch release
Pull the device out of the media bay.
To install a device, push the new device into the bay until it clicks into place.