Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference
Installing Devices in the Media Bay Without Softex Docking Services or Softex BayManager
To install a device in the media bay, perform the following steps:
1.
Verify that the
Diskette Reconfig
option in the System Setup program is set to
Any Time
.
2.
Save and close any open files, exit any open application programs, and shut down the computer.
3.
If the computer is docked, undock it.
NOTICE: When the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, SuperDisk LS-120, diskette drives, and Zip drives are not inside the computer, they are
fragile and must be handled carefully to avoid damage. Do not press down on the drives or place heavy objects on top of them.
Place the drives in a travel case to keep them free of dust and liquids. Store the drives in a safe place.
4.
If the media bay contains a device, remove the device as follows:
a.
Close the computer display and turn the computer over.
b.
Slide the media bay latch toward the
Unlock
icon.
c.
Hold the media bay latch with one hand while pulling the device out of the bay your other hand.
d.
Release the media bay latch after you remove the device.
5.
Slide the new device firmly into the media bay.
You should hear a click when the device is fully seated.
6.
Dock the computer if necessary.
7.
Turn on the computer.
Using the Diskette Drive
Your computer was shipped with a 3.5-inch diskette drive (see
Figure 1
) in the media bay. To use another device in the media bay, first remove the diskette
drive. For detailed instructions on installing devices in the media bay, see "Using the Media Bay" in Chapter 2 of the
Reference and Troubleshooting Guide.
NOTE: If the computer is docked to the advanced port replicator (APR), turn off the computer and undock it before installing or
removing a diskette drive.
The diskette drive lets you install programs and transfer data using 3.5-inch diskettes.
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