Dell Vostro 3900 Dell Vostro V 3900 Mini-Tower Owners Manual - Page 15

Installing The Memory, Removing The Heatsink

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Figure 1. Installing The Memory 1. Align the notch on the memory-card with the tab in the system-board connector. 2. Insert the memory module into the memory socket. 3. Press down on the memory module until the securing clips secure the memory in place. 4. Install the cover. 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing The Heatsink 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the: - cover - bezel 3. Follow the steps below to remove the processor heat sink: a) Disconnect the heatsink and fan assembly cable from the system board. b) Loosen the captive-screws that secure the heatsink and fan assembly to the system board. c) Lift the heatsink and fan assembly upward and remove it from the computer. 15

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Figure 1.
Installing The Memory
1.
Align the notch on the memory-card with the tab in the system-board connector.
2.
Insert the memory module into the memory socket.
3.
Press down on the memory module until the securing clips secure the memory in place.
4.
Install the cover.
5.
Follow the procedures in
After Working Inside Your Computer
.
Removing The Heatsink
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before Working Inside Your Computer
.
2.
Remove the:
cover
bezel
3.
Follow the steps below to remove the processor heat sink:
a)
Disconnect the heatsink and fan assembly cable from the system board.
b)
Loosen the captive-screws that secure the heatsink and fan assembly to the system board.
c)
Lift the heatsink and fan assembly upward and remove it from the computer.
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