You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your computer User's Guide for information about the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before you service the computer.
This computer has one memory module connector labeled "DIMM A." To install a memory module in DIMM A:
Turn the computer upside down, loosen the three captive screws on the memory/Mini-Card
module cover, and remove the cover.
Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer.
NOTICE: If you leave your work area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.
If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module:
NOTICE: 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 module pops up.
Remove the module from the connector.
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memory module
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securing clips (2)
NOTICE: Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle to prevent damage to connectors.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure.
Ground yourself and install the new memory module:
Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.
Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down
until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.
Replace the memory/Mini-Card module cover and tighten the three captive screws.
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.
To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start®Help and Support®Dell System Information.
Mini-Cards
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before you service the computer.
Turn the computer upside down and loosen the three captive screws on the memory/Mini-
Card module cover and remove the cover.
NOTE: Cable routing for the Mini-Cards may vary.
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards
If a WLAN card is not already installed, go to step 2. If you are replacing a WLAN card,
remove the existing card:
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antenna cables (2)
Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the connector, do not use tools to spread the securing clips.
Release the card by pushing the metal securing clips toward the back of the computer
until the card pops up slightly.
Lift the card out of its connector.
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WLAN card
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metal securing clips (2)
NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card.
NOTE: Do not insert a Mobile Broadband (WWAN) network card into the WLAN card connector.
Install the WLAN card:
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the WLAN card, never place cables on top of or under the card.
NOTE: The WLAN card may have two or three antenna connectors, depending on the type of card you ordered.
Move any antenna cables out of the way to make space for the WLAN card.
Align the WLAN card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the card down
into the securing clips until the card clicks into place.
NOTE: For more specific information about which cable to connect to which connector, see the documentation that came with your WLAN card.
Connect the antenna cables to the antenna connectors on the WLAN card by matching
the color of the cable to the color of the triangle above the connector. Connect the main
antenna cable (white) to the antenna connector with the white triangle. Connect the
auxiliary antenna cable (black) to the antenna connector with the black triangle.
NOTE: If your computer has a gray cable, connect it to the connector with the gray triangle, if one is available on your card.
Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN card, ensuring that you route the cables correctly.
Replace the memory/Mini-Card module cover.
Mobile Broadband (WWAN) Cards
NOTE: Mobile Broadband cards may not be available in all regions.
If you ordered a Mobile Broadband card with your computer, the card is already installed.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
If a Mobile Broadband card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a Mobile
Broadband card, remove the existing card:
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antenna wires (2)
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Mobile Broadband card
Disconnect the Mobile Broadband card from any attached cables.
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Mobile Broadband card
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metal securing tabs (2)
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the connector, do not use tools to spread the securing clips.
Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the metal securing tabs until the card pops
up slightly.
Slide and lift the Mobile Broadband card out of its connector.
NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card.
NOTE: Do not insert a WLAN card into the Mobile Broadband card slot.
NOTICE: The Mobile Broadband card may have one or two connectors, depending on the type of card you ordered.
To install a Mobile Broadband card:
Move any antenna cables out of the way to make space for the card.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mobile Broadband card, never place cables on top of or under the card and ensure that you route the cables properly.
NOTE: Cable routing for the Mobile Broadband card may vary.
Align the card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the card into the
connector until you feel a click.
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Mobile Broadband card
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system board connector
NOTE: For more specific information about which cable to connect to which connector, see the documentation that came with your Mobile Broadband card.
Connect the white antenna cable with the black stripe to the connector on the card
marked with a white triangle; connect the black antenna cable with the white stripe to
the connector on the card marked with a black triangle.
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card
NOTICE: To protect the SIM card from electrostatic discharge (ESD), do not touch the SIM card connector. Also, take care when removing the card to slide the card completely out of the metal tabs before lifting the card out of the slot. The card is brittle and may easily break otherwise.
NOTE: The SIM card is located in the battery bay. You must remove the main battery before you can access the SIM card.
Slide the SIM card out of the SIM card slot with the cut-off corner of the card facing toward
the back of the computer.
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metal tabs (2) on SIM card slot
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SIM card with cut-off corner
NOTE: When you replace the SIM card, ensure that you slide the SIM card under the two metal tabs on the SIM card slot with the cut-off corner of the card facing toward the back of the computer.
