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Memory, Removing Memory Module

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4 Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your Owner's Manual for information on the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets that can be accessed from the bottom of the computer. NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM1" before you install a module in the connector labeled "DIMM2." Removing Memory Module 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: If a memory module is installed in the DIMM 2 connector, remove it prior to removing the memory module from the DIMM 1 connector. Failure to do so could result in damaging both memory modules. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 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. 3 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the memory module cover, and then remove the cover. Memory 19

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Memory
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4
Memory
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on
the system board. See "Specifications" in your
Owner’s Manual
for
information on the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory
modules that are intended for your computer.
NOTE:
Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer
warranty.
Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets that can be
accessed from the bottom of the computer.
NOTICE:
If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a
memory module in the connector labeled “DIMM1” before you install a module in
the connector labeled “DIMM2.”
Removing Memory Module
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:
If a memory module is installed in the DIMM 2 connector, remove it prior
to removing the memory module from the DIMM 1 connector. Failure to do so could
result in damaging both memory modules.
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page9.
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.
3
Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the memory module
cover, and then remove the cover.