diff --git a/services/java/com/android/server/SystemServer.java b/services/java/com/android/server/SystemServer.java
index 38bf63a..ce476eb 100644
--- a/services/java/com/android/server/SystemServer.java
+++ b/services/java/com/android/server/SystemServer.java
@@ -92,6 +92,7 @@
         BluetoothDeviceService bluetooth = null;
         BluetoothA2dpService bluetoothA2dp = null;
         HeadsetObserver headset = null;
+        DockObserver dock = null;
 
         // Critical services...
         try {
@@ -326,6 +327,14 @@
             }
 
             try {
+                Log.i(TAG, "Starting DockObserver");
+                // Listen for dock station changes
+                dock = new DockObserver(context);
+            } catch (Throwable e) {
+                Log.e(TAG, "Failure starting DockObserver", e);
+            }
+
+            try {
                 Log.i(TAG, "Starting Backup Service");
                 ServiceManager.addService(Context.BACKUP_SERVICE, new BackupManagerService(context));
             } catch (Throwable e) {