Dell XPS M170 Owner's Manual - Page 87

Returning a Hard Drive to Dell, Memory

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Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. foam packaging hard drive Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" on page 103 for information on the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: 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 the back of the computer). NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 83. 2 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer. NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 87

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Adding and Replacing Parts
87
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the
hard drive may be damaged in transit.
Memory
You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board.
See "Specifications" on page 103 for information on the memory supported by your computer.
Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
NOTICE:
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 the back of the computer).
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin
working inside the computer.
NOTE:
Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty.
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page83.
2
Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer.
NOTE:
If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.
hard drive
foam
packaging