Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Manual page 15

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference
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 your work and close all open files and application programs.
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. Double-click the Docking Services or BayManager icon in the Windows system tray on the taskbar.
The Softex BayManager window appears for Windows 98, and the Docking Services window appears for Windows NT.
5. Click Remove/Swap.
6. If the media bay contains a device, remove the device as follows:
a. Verify that the Display Close option in the System Setup program is set to Active.
b. Close the computer display and turn the computer over.
c. Slide the media bay latch toward the Unlock icon.
d. Hold the media bay latch with one hand while pulling the device out of the bay your other hand.
e. Release the media bay latch after you remove the device.
f. Turn the computer over and open the computer display.
g. If you want the computer to activate save-to-disk suspend mode when you close the display while the computer is turned on, set the Display
Close option in the System Setup program to Suspend.
7. Slide the new device firmly into the media bay. You should hear a click when the device is fully seated.
NOTE: Softex BayManager and Softex Docking Services do not report a second battery installed in the media bay on the
Storage Devices tab.
8. Click OK. Then click OK again to close the Softex BayManager window.
file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/3800/computer.htm (2 of 22) [2/28/2004 6:58:51 AM]