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8–10 Hardware Guide
Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons
Media Bay Devices
The Media Bay supports one of the following devices: CD drive,
DVD drive, diskette drive, or a second battery pack. Refer to the
“Drives” section in this guide for instructions on installing or
swapping devices in the Media Bay.
External Diskette Drive
An external diskette drive can be connected to the parallel port on
the rear of the computer. To connect the external drive, refer to
the “Drives” section in this guide.
Battery Packs
A second battery pack can be used as a spare or to provide
additional battery power to the primary battery pack. Consult an
authorized Compaq dealer for information on additional or
replacement battery packs for your computer. Refer to the section
on “Battery Packs” in this guide or to the documentation included
with the battery pack for installation instructions.
Upgrading the Hard Drive
Depending on your computer model, the primary hard drive can
be upgraded to a larger capacity. Contact your authorized
Compaq dealer for optional hard drives available for your
computer. Refer to the “Drives” section in this guide for
instructions on removing and inserting the hard drive.