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Satellite R10 4-13
Operating Basics
Disconnecting USB floppy disk drive
When you have finished using the USB floppy disk drive, follow the
procedures below to disconnect it:
1. Wait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all floppy disk activity
has stopped.
2. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar.
3. Click floppy disk drive that you want remove.
4. Pull the USB floppy disk drive’s USB connector out of the computer’s
USB port.
Changing Slim Select Bay modules
This section explains how to change modules in the Slim Select Bay. The
illustrations show replacement of the optical media drive with the Slim Select
Bay HDD adaptor. Therefore, the text refers to those modules. However, the
procedures are the same for any of the modules: DVD-ROM drive,
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive, DVD Super Multi drive, HDD adaptor.
Removing a module
Remove the optical media drive as described below.
1. You can confirm that the disks are not operating with indicators. If all
indicators are off, it means that no disks are operating currently.
2. Turn the computer upside down.
3. Remove the lock screw near the icon securing the Slim Select Bay.
4. Make sure the screw in the Slim Select Bay lock is set in the hole for the
unlock position.
5. Slide the Slim Select Bay latch to the unlock position.
6. Grasp the optical media drive and slide it out.
If you disconnect the USB floppy disk drive or turn off the power while the
computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage the floppy
disk or the drive.
To avoid injury, do not put your hand into the Slim Select Bay slot.
The TOSHIBA Mobile Extension is preinstalled to support hot swapping
under Windows. Refer to Chapter 1, Introduction for information on using
this utility to change modules while the computer’s power is on.
Wait for all disk indicators to go out before turning over the computer and
placing it down carefully. Shock can damage the HDD or other components.
The optical media drive and other Slim Select Bay modules can become
hot with use. Be careful when removing the module.