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6 Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 13) before working inside the computer. You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See the "Specifications" section in your Mobile Manual for information on the type of memory supported by your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell or Alienware are covered under your computer warranty. NOTE: If you purchased a dual-core processor, your computer supports only memory module connectors DIMM 1 and DIMM 2. NOTE: Your computer supports up to four memory module connectors. You can access connectors DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 by removing the compartment door at the bottom of your computer. You can access connectors DIMM 3 and DIMM 4 by removing the memory-module cover on top of the palm rest assembly. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 13). 3 Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 15). Memory Module(s) 25

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Memory Module(s)
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your
computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty.
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery
(see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 13) before working inside the computer.
You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on
the system board. See the "Specifications" section in your
Mobile Manual
for
information on the type of memory supported by your computer.
NOTE:
Memory modules purchased from Dell or Alienware are covered under your
computer warranty.
NOTE:
If you purchased a dual-core processor, your computer supports only
memory module connectors DIMM 1 and DIMM 2.
NOTE:
Your computer supports up to four memory module connectors. You can
access connectors DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 by removing the compartment door at the
bottom of your computer. You can access connectors DIMM 3 and DIMM 4 by
removing the memory-module cover on top of the palm rest assembly.
Removing the Memory Module(s)
1
Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2
Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 13).
3
Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Compartment Door"
on page 15).