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.
CAUTION: 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 your computer).
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: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer.
You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Basic Specifications" in your Setup Guide or the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com\manuals for information on the type of memory supported by your computer.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty.
Your computer has one user-accessible SODIMM connector.
Loosen the screw that secures the memory module cover to the palm rest
assembly.
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memory module cover
Slide the memory module cover tabs out of the slots on the palm rest
assembly.
Lift the memory module cover off the palm rest assembly.
CAUTION: 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 memory module pops up.
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memory module connector
2
securing clips (2)
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memory module
Remove the memory module from the memory module connector.
Replacing the Memory Module
Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory
module connector.
Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and
press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear
the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.
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tab
2
notch
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memory module connector
Slide the tabs on the memory module cover into the slots on the palm rest
assembly.
Tighten the screw that secures the memory module cover to the palm rest
assembly.
As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.
To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer:
In Microsoft® Windows® XP
Click Start® All Programs® Accessories® System Tools® Dell System Information.
In MicrosoftWindows 7
Click Start® Help and Support® Dell System Information.
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
