CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity
from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by
touching an unpainted metal surface.
NOTICE: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card.
Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a microprocessor
by its edges, not by its pins.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty.
NOTE: To get maximum performance\dual-channel memory bandwidth capability, both memory module
connectors must contain memory modules and the modules must be of the same size and configuration.
Turn the computer over, loosen the two captive screws from the memory module cover, and
remove the cover.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, use your fingers instead of a tool to
spread the clips that secure the memory module.
If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module.
NOTICE: Handle memory modules by their edges, and do not touch the components on a module.
Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory
module connector until the module pops up.
Remove the module from the connector at a 45-degree angle.
Replacing a Memory Module
1
memory module
2
securing clips (2 per connector)
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer will not boot.
NOTE: To get maximum performance\dual-channel memory bandwidth capability, both memory module
connectors must contain memory modules and the modules must be of the same size and configuration.
Ground yourself and install the new memory module:
Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.
Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down
until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.
Replace the cover and tighten the captive screws.
NOTICE: If the memory module cover is difficult to close, remove the memory module and reinstall it.
Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer.
Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an
electrical outlet.
Turn on the computer.
As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.
Modem
CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin
working inside the computer.
