> ## 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,

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Settings Tab">
    Navigate to the **Settings Tab** by clicking on your username at the top right
  </Step>

  <Step title="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
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill Details">
    Enter the device component name and click on **Submit** button to delete the device component.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>When a device component has firmware files uploaded, it cannot be deleted until all the firmware files are deactivated for that component.</Note>