CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
About the Dell D/Bay
You can install Dell Latitude™ D-Family devices such as a floppy drive, hard drive, or optical drive using the Dell D/Bay.
Setting Up and Using the D/Bay
Connect the D/Bay cable to the powered USB connector on your Tablet-PC or optional media base.
Removing and Installing Devices When the
Tablet-PC Is Turned Off
NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place 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.
Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.
Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the D/Bay.
Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a click,
and push the device latch release in so that it is flush with the bay.
Connect the D/Bay cable to the powered USB connector on your
Tablet-PC or media base.
Removing and Installing Devices While the
Tablet-PC Is Running
Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows
Notification area.
Click the device you want to eject.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place 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.
Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.
Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the D/Bay.
Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a click,
and push the device latch release in so that it is flush with the bay.
Windows automatically recognizes the new device.
If necessary, enter your password to unlock your drive.
