When you insert the hard disk drive adapter into the bay, make sure that you insert it rmly. If you want to
secure your hard disk drive adapter, install a hex-head screw (included in the shipping contents) into the
screw hole.
ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3,
ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3, and ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3
(170 W)
After you attach your computer to the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3,
the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3, or the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 (170 W), you can use its
connectors in place of the computer's.
When the computer is attached to the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3,
the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3, or the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 (170 W), never pick up the
assembly by taking hold of the computer alone. Always hold the whole assembly.
For more details about the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, the ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3, the ThinkPad
Mini Dock Plus Series 3, or the ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 (170 W), refer to the following:
• “Front view” on page 178
• “Rear view” on page 181
• “Attaching a ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3, ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus
Series 3, or ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 (170 W)” on page 185
• “Detaching a ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3, ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus
Series 3, or ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 (170 W)” on page 188
• “Security feature” on page 190
• “Using the system lock key” on page 192
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