Removing an eSATA device
CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to
safely remove an eSATA device.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the eSATA
device.
To remove an eSATA device:
1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar.
NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show hidden
icons icon (the arrow at the left of the notification area).
2. Click the name of the device in the list.
NOTE: You are prompted that it is safe to remove the device.
3. Remove the device.
Using the expansion port
The expansion port connects the computer to an optional docking device or optional expansion product,
so that additional ports and connectors can be used with the computer.
NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of
expansion port.
Using the expansion port 115