Dell Inspiron Zino HD 400 Inspiron Zino HD Service Manual - Page 26

Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Inspiron 300 Inspiron 400 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: 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 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). Inspiron 300 Removing the Memory Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the top cover (see Removing the Top Cover). 3. Remove the top bracket (see Removing the Top Bracket). 4. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive). 5. Remove the drive bay (see Removing the Drive Bay). CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. 6. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up. 7. Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 1 memory-module connector 2 securing clips (2) Replacing the Memory Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector.