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Module Bay

Dell™ OptiPlex™ SX270 Systems User's Guide

  Installing a Device When Your Computer Is Turned Off

  Installing a Device When Your Computer Is Running Microsoft Windows® XP

  Installing a Device When Your Computer Is Running Windows 2000

You can install a Dell™ portable device such as a floppy drive, CD/DVD drive or second hard drive in the module bay.

Your Dell computer ships with either a floppy drive or an airbay (filler blank) installed in the module bay.

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.

Installing a Device When Your Computer Is Turned Off

To install a CD/DVD device or second hard drive:

1. If the module bay is locked, open the hard-drive door and move the module locking switch to the unlocked position.
   
   

1	module locking switch
2	locked position
3	unlocked position

2. While pressing the module eject button, grasp the airbay and pull it out of the module bay.
   
   

NOTICE: Do not place any heavy objects on top of the computer. Doing so may cause difficulty in removing a module device.

1	module bay
2	airbay
3	module eject button

3. Slide the device into the module bay.
   
   
4. If desired, you may lock the device in the module bay by moving the module locking switch to the locked position.
   
   
5. Replace the hard-drive door.
   
   

To remove a floppy drive, follow steps 1 and 2.

Installing a Device When Your Computer Is Running Microsoft Windows® XP

To install a CD/DVD device or second hard drive:

1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar.
   
   
2. Click the device you want to eject.
   
   
3. If the module bay is locked, open the hard-drive door and move the module locking switch to the unlocked position.
   
   
4. While pressing the module eject button, grasp the airbay and pull it out of the module bay.
   
   

NOTICE: Do not place any heavy objects on top of the computer. Doing so may cause difficulty in removing a module device.

5. Slide the device into the module bay.
   
   
6. If desired, you may lock the device in the module bay by moving the module locking switch to the locked position.
   
   
7. Replace the hard-drive door.
   
   

Windows XP automatically recognizes the new device.

8. If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer.
   
   

Installing a Device When Your Computer Is Running Windows 2000

To install a CD/DVD device or second hard drive:

1. Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar.
   
   
2. Click the device you want to eject and click Stop.
   
   
3. If the module bay is locked, open the hard-drive door and move the module locking switch to the unlocked position.
   
   
4. While pressing the module eject button, grasp the airbay and pull it out of the module bay.
   
   

NOTICE: Do not place any heavy objects on top of the computer. Doing so may cause difficulty in removing a module device.

5. Slide the device into the module bay.
   
   
6. If desired, you may lock the device in the module bay by moving the module locking switch to the locked position.
   
   
7. Replace the hard-drive door.
   
   
8. When the operating system recognizes the new device, click Close.
   
   

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