CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
NOTE: Memory modules
purchased from Dell are
covered under your
computer warranty.
Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw from the memory
module cover, and lift the cover.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use
tools to spread the inner metal tabs that secure the memory module.
If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module.
NOTICE: Handle memory modules by their edges, and do not touch the
components on a module.
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.
NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a
memory module in the connector labeled "JDIM (Slot 1)" before you install a
module in the connector labeled "JDIM2."
Ground yourself and install the new memory module:
Align the notch in the module with the slot in the center of the
connector.
Slide the edge of the module firmly into the connector, and rotate
the module down until you feel a click. If you do not feel the click,
remove the module and reinstall it.
NOTE: If the memory
module is not installed
properly, the computer
does not boot. No error
message indicates this
failure.
Replace the cover and screw.
NOTICE: If the memory module cover is difficult to close,
remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close
may damage your computer.
Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to
your computer and an electrical outlet.
Turn on the computer.
As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.
If you ordered a Mini PCI card at the same time that you ordered your computer, Dell has already installed the card for you.
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins
and contacts.
Your computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay. However, the device security screw is not installed in the optical drive but packaged separately. When you install your device in the module bay, you can install the device security screw.
NOTE: You do not need
to install the device
security screw unless you
want to secure the module
inside the computer for
security purposes.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them in a safe, dry place when
they are not installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing
heavy objects on top of them.
Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.
If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it.
See the documentation that came with your docking device for
instructions.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them in a safe, dry place when
they are not installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing
heavy objects on top of them.
Close the display and turn the computer over.
Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the M2 x 3-mm screw from
the bottom of the computer.
