Dell Latitude D500 - Manual (Page 75)

Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned
Off
NOTE: If the device screw is not installed, you can remove and install devices while the computer is running and
connected to a docking device (docked).
Your computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay. However, the device screw is not installed in the optical
drive but packaged separately. When you install your device in the module bay, you can install the device screw.
NOTE: You do not need to install the device screw unless you want to secure the module inside the computer for
security purposes.
If the Device Screw Is Not Installed
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.
1. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.
1 device latch release
2. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.