CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your System InformationGuide.
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.
NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in
the connector labeled "DIMMA (Slot 1)" before you install a module in the connector labeled
"DIMMB."
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. The Num
Lock and Scroll Lock lights blink about ten times.
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.
Mini PCI Card
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 System InformationGuide.
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.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card, never place cables on top of or under the card.
NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the
connectors and realign the card.
Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini
PCI card firmly into the connector, and press down until you feel a click.
Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI.
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Mini PCI card
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antenna cables (2)
Replace the cover and tighten the screw.
Modem
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your System InformationGuide.
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.
NOTICE: The cable connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections.
Connect the modem cable to the modem.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the modem, press the modem into the connector directly over
the connector.
Align the modem with the screw hole, and press the modem into the connector
directly over the connector on the system board.
Modules
Your computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay. However, the device 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 screw.
NOTE: You do not need to install the device screw unless you want to secure the module inside
the computer for security purposes.
If the Device Screw Is Not Installed
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.
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device latch release
Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.
If the Device Screw Is Installed
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.
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device latch release
Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.
Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.
NOTICE: Insert devices into the module bay before you dock and turn on the computer.
