Status exchange between a base unit and a detachable unit

An apparatus and a method for exchanging status are disclosed. A change module determines a change in a configuration state for at least one of a base unit and a detachable unit. A connection module determines a connection between the base unit and the detachable unit. The detachable device provides a display device and a network connection for the base unit when the base unit and the detachable unit are connected. A synchronization module synchronizes the configuration status of the removable device with the configuration status of the base unit in response to a determination of the connection and a determination of the change of configuration status.