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Memory Module(s)

Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual

  Removing the Memory Module(s)

  Replacing the Memory Module(s)

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed.

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.

Removing the Memory Module(s)

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
   
   
3. Locate the memory module(s) on the system board (see System Board Components).
   
   
4. Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.
   
   

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memory module connector

2

securing clip

5. Grasp the memory module and pull it upwards.
   
   

If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to remove it from the connector.

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.
   
   

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: Do not install ECC memory modules.

CAUTION: If you remove your original memory module(s) from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any new module(s) that you may have, even if you purchased the new module(s) from Dell™. If possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. Otherwise, your computer may not start properly. The recommended memory configurations are: Matched memory module(s) installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 and another matched memory module(s) installed in DIMM connectors 3 and 4.

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matched memory modules in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 (black securing clips)

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matched memory modules in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 (white securing clips)

3. Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab in the connector.
   
   

1	cutouts (2)	2	tab
3	notch	4	memory module

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the memory module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the memory module.

4. Insert the memory module into the connector until the memory module snaps into position.
   
   

If you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the memory module.

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cutouts (2)

2

securing clip (snapped in position)

5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
   
   
6. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
   
   

If the message appears stating that memory size has changed, press <F1> to continue.

7. Log on to your computer.
   
   
8. Right-click the My Computer icon on your Microsoft^® Windows^® desktop and click Properties.
   
   
9. Click the General tab.
   
   
10. To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed.
    
    

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