Modular Bay error message on my Dell Laptop

[dotNET]

Hi all out there,

I have a Dell which has been running on windows xp now. It has however crashed and returns the error below. I have re-installed different OS's but has exactly the same problem at start up. I have just put in redhat release 5 but at times it works and at times it fails with the same error. here is the error. pls help. However, I am still able to use the system.
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The device in the system modular bay can not be identified. It may not be completely inserted or may have some other prOblem. Please read and complete these steps in order.
1. Press the device completely into the bay
2. Power off the system
3. Press power button to retry detecting the device
Press ESC TO ignore the error

[osprey4]

Hi, dotNET:

Welcome to TechIMO. "A Dell" would be which model?

[whitehairedjeff]

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[osprey4]

It appears we'll never know.

[kelsey06232004]

im expieriencing the same error at startup.
this my second time with the error.
i have an xps M1730 (which is a dell)
i dont know what it means

what is a modular bay? or where is it i mean.

The device in the system modular bay can not be identified. It may not be completely inserted or may have some other problem. Please read and complete these steps in order.
1. Press the device completely into the bay
2. Power off the system
3. Press power button to retry detecting the device
Press ESC TO ignore the error




Kelsey06232004@gmail.com

[florflow]

hi! i have the same problem. also, my cd burning device isn't working. so i'm thinking that something is wrong with my cd drive inside my computer. i have a dell inspiron 6400.

please help!!!

and yes i recieve the same messages as above.

[DellC649]

I seem to get the same problem for Dell Latitude C640 (I know its kinda old now). Still the worst part is when I even try to open bios (F2) or Single-boot (F12) I cant.
Sometimes like it fixes it self from the air and detects F12 and I start it from the HDD. (I believe the problem is in my HDD).
I dont turn off my PC now I only put it on stend by to stend by the working condition . Sadly I sometimes get the "blue window" which automaticly restarts my PC and takes me back to the previous problem.
Any solution other than "buy a new pc/hdd"?

[osprey4]

Hi, DellC649:

Well, at least we know the model.

F12 gets you to the utility partition, where you can run the Dell diagnostics. I would go there and run the confidence test on the bay module. I assume this is a CD drive or something?

Accessing the BIOS (F2) can be tricky. The timing for certain models is very finicky. Remember not to HOLD the F2 key down but tap it quickly and repeatedly as soon as the blue Dell logo appears.

[josafo]

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It is not any big problem, the problem is from the CD/DVD R/WR
so just remove and insert it well. if the problem persist, change or replace with new one the CD/DVD R/WR