Swapping Devices Using Softex Baymanager; Figure 1-1. Removing A Device From The Media Bay - Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference And Troubleshooting Manual

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Figure 1-1. Removing a Device From the Media Bay

NOTICE: If you wish to insert another media bay device, insert the device
before you dock and turn on the computer.
3. Insert the device into the media bay and push in the device until you see and hear
the latch release click.
4. Turn on the computer.

Swapping Devices Using Softex BayManager

Softex BayManager is a utility that makes it possible to swap media bay devices with-
out turning off the computer.
NOTICE: If you attempt to remove a device using the Softex BayManager
utility and the computer is docked, you see an error message stating that
the operation cannot be performed.
1. Right-click the Softex BayManager icon on the Microsoft
2. Click the appropriate option—Remove/Swap or Insert a Device.
bottom of computer
optional device
in media bay
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Windows taskbar.
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