Dell Inspiron 300m Service Manual - Page 46

Replacing a Modem - ac adapter

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10. Replace the cover. NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer. 1 captive screw (2) 2 memory module cover 11. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 12. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer: l In the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Computer Information. l In Windows 2000, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, and then click the General tab. Replacing a Modem CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed below, read and follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide. 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. 3. If the computer is connected to a media base (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with the media base for instructions. 4. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. 5. Wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any attached devices. 6. Remove any installed PC Cards or blanks, battery, and devices. NOTICE: Handle modules by their edges, and do not touch the components on a module. Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer, and continue to do so periodically during this procedure. 7. Turn the computer over and loosen the two captive screws on the modem cover, and remove the cover.

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10.
Replace the cover.
11.
Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.
12.
Turn on the computer.
As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.
To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer:
l
In the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP operating system
, click the
Start
button, click
Help and Support
, and then click
Computer Information
.
l
In Windows 2000
, right-click the
My Computer
icon on your desktop, and then click the
General
tab.
Replacing a Modem
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.
3.
If the computer is connected to a media base (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with the media base for instructions.
4.
Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
5.
Wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any attached devices.
6.
Remove any installed PC Cards or blanks, battery, and devices.
7.
Turn the computer over and loosen the two captive screws on the modem cover, and remove the cover.
NOTICE:
If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer.
1
captive screw (2)
2
memory module cover
CAUTION:
Before performing any of the procedures listed below, read and follow the safety instructions in the
System Information Guide
.
NOTICE:
Handle modules by their edges, and do not touch the components on a module. Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of
the computer, and continue to do so periodically during this procedure.