diff --git a/manual/faq.rst b/manual/faq.rst
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@@ -164,7 +164,6 @@ Follow these steps to find the problem:
     * Ensure your operating system is seeing the device. That is, the device should show up in Windows Explorer (in Windows) or Finder (in OS X).
     * In |app|, go to Preferences->Ignored Devices and check that your device
       is not being ignored
-    * In |app|, go to Preferences->Plugins->Device Interface plugin and make sure the plugin for your device is enabled, the plugin icon next to it should be green when it is enabled.
     * If all the above steps fail, go to Preferences->Miscellaneous and click debug device detection with your device attached and post the output as a ticket on `the calibre bug tracker <http://bugs.calibre-ebook.com>`_.
 
 My device is non-standard or unusual. What can I do to connect to it?