CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer.
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).
You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your Setup Guide 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 both connectors, first install a memory module in the connector located at the bottom of the computer (DIMM 1) before you install a module in the connector directly above it (DIMM 2).
Removing the Memory Module(s)
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.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.
Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end
of the memory module connector until the module pops up.
Remove the module from the connector.
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memory module connector
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securing clips (2)
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memory module
Replacing the Memory Module(s)
Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the
connector slot.
Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the
module down until it clicks into place. If the module does not click into
place, remove the module and reinstall it.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.
