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SECTION 2
7 Port Replicator
The port replicator is described here.
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The port replicator can be installed/removed regardless of the condition of the PC. If the
FDD unit is connected to the FDD unit connector of the port replicator, however, install/
remove the port replicator after switching the PC power off.
Certain peripheral devices connected to the port replicator may operate unstably if the port
replicator is installed/removed while the PC power is on. If this happens, switch the PC
power off prior to installing/removing the port replicator.
Installing the Port Replicator
This section describes how to install the port replicator.
If any peripheral device is connected to the PC rear side, remove it beforehand.
CAUTION
INJURY
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Be careful not to catch your fingers in the space between the PC and the port
replicator when installing it. It may cause an injury.
Install the port replicator to the PC bottom side.
Fitting the connectors on the PC and the port replicator, lower the PC horizontally (1), lightly
press the parts shown below (2), and firmly set the port replicator.
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Port replicator
connection
connector
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To install a peripheral device to or remove it from the port replicator, be sure to switch the PC
power off and disconnect the AC adapter in advance.
Do not carry the PC with the port replicator installed. The connectors on the PC and/or the
port replicator may be damaged.
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