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Memory

Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual

  Removing Memory

  Replacing Memory

  Recommended Memory Configuration

  Setting Up Dual Channel Memory Configuration

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 equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed.

Removing Memory

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
   
   
3. Locate the memory modules 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 Memory

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.
   
   
3. Follow the memory installation guidelines (see Recommended Memory Configuration).
   
   

CAUTION: Do not install ECC memory modules.

4. 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.

5. 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)

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securing clip (snapped in position)

6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
   
   
7. 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.

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

Recommended Memory Configuration

While installing or replacing memory, refer to the table below:

Model	One module	Two modules	Three modules	Four modules
535/537	DIMM1	DIMM1 DIMM2	NA	NA
545	DIMM1	DIMM1 DIMM3	DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2	DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4
546	DIMM1	DIMM1 DIMM2	DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3	DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4

Setting Up Dual Channel Memory Configuration

NOTE: Dual channel memory is not supported on Inspiron™ 535/537.

Inspiron 545

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Pair A: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM3

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Pair B: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM2 and DIMM4

Inspiron 546

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Pair B: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM3 and DIMM4

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Pair A: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2

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