Media bay devices, Memory module cover, Memory modules – Dell Inspiron 3800 User Manual

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The drive is on the left side of the computer.

2. Slide the drive bezel up and pull the drive out of the computer.

 Media Bay Devices

You can install the following devices in the media bay:

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Diskette drive

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CD-

ROM drive 

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DVD-ROM drive

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SuperDisk LS-120 drive

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Battery

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Travel module

 Figure 7. Media Bay Device Removal

To remove a media bay device, perform the following steps.

NOTICE: Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.

1. Close the display and turn the computer over.

2. Push the media bay latch toward the unlock icon.

Keep holding the latch open while pulling the device out of the media bay with the other hand (see

Figure

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).

 Memory Module Cover

To remove the memory module cover, perform the following steps.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, remove the power cable, the battery, and the second
battery (if installed) before you service the computer.

NOTICE: Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.

1. Close the display, and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.

2. Release the memory module cover.

Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver under the indentation in the bottom case assembly and lift the cover.

 Memory Modules

 Figure 8. Memory Module Removal

1 Unlock icon

2 Media bay

latch

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