CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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: You can only use DDR2 memory modules in your computer.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty.
Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other accessed from the bottom of the computer (DIMM B).
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the inner metal tabs that secure the memory module.
NOTICE: Handle memory modules by their edges, and do not touch the components on a module.
NOTE: If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing 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 "DIMM B" before you install a module in the connector labeled "DIMM A."
Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw in the memory module cover, and then
remove the cover.
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captive screw
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the inner metal tabs that secure the memory module.
NOTICE: Handle memory modules by their edges, and do not touch the components on a module.
NOTE: If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing 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.
Installing the Memory Module
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 tighten the captive 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.
Modem
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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.
Turn the computer over, and loosen the captive screw on the modem cover.
Place your finger under the indentation and lift the cover open.
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captive screw
Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw that attaches the modem.
Pull up on the pull-tab to disconnect the modem from the connector on the system board.
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M2 x 3-mm screw
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modem
NOTICE: Do not disconnect the modem cable from the system board.
Disconnect the modem cable from the modem.
Installing the Modem
Connect the modem cable to the modem.
NOTICE: Ensure that the modem cable is routed correctly when you replace the modem.
NOTICE: Do not press down on the left side of the modem while installing it.
Align the connector on the bottom of the modem with the modem connector on the system
board and then press down on the right side of the modem to seat both connectors.
Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw.
Replace the modem cover.
Devices
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.
NOTICE: Insert devices into the module bay before you dock and turn on the computer.
NOTE: You do not need to install the device security screw unless you want to secure the module inside the computer for security purposes.
Removing the Device if the Security 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.
Removing the Device if the Security 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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M2 x 3-mm screw
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.
Installing the Device
Slide the device into the bay until it clicks in place.
Press the latch release back into position and replace the security screw if needed.
