> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://bytebeam.io/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Deleting a Device Component

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To delete the existing device component in Bytebeam console,

**1. Access Settings Tab**

Navigate to the **Settings Tab** by clicking on your username at the top right

**2. Go to Device Components Tab and Initiate Device Component Deletion**

Navigate to the **Device Components** tab and click on the **trash**(🗑) icon against the target device component

**3. Fill Details**

Enter the device component name and click on **Submit** button to delete the device component.

> [!NOTE]
>
> When a device component has firmware files uploaded, it cannot be deleted until all the firmware files are deactivated for that component.


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