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Before You Add or Replace Parts, Memory

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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before You Add or Replace Parts CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions at the front of this document (see page 11). 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. 2 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and then shut down the computer (see page 40). 3 Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. 4 Wait 10 to 20 seconds, and then disconnect any attached devices. 5 Remove any installed PC Cards and the battery. NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer. Continue to ground yourself periodically during this procedure. Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See page 115 for information on the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer. 1 Complete the instructions in the preceding section, "Before You Add or Replace Parts." 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw in the memory module cover, and lift the cover away from the computer. 100 Adding and Replacing Pa rts

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Adding and Replacing Parts
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Before You Add or Replace Parts
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
instructions at the front of this document (see page 11).
1
Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the
computer cover.
2
Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and then shut
down the computer (see page 40).
3
Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
4
Wait 10 to 20 seconds, and then disconnect any attached devices.
5
Remove any installed PC Cards and the battery.
NOTICE:
Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching
pins and contacts. Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back
of the computer. Continue to ground yourself periodically during this
procedure.
Memory
You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on
the system board. See page 115 for information on the memory supported
by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for your
computer.
1
Complete the instructions in the preceding section, "Before You Add
or Replace Parts."
2
Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw in the memory
module cover, and lift the cover away from the computer.