Dell Inspiron Zino - Memory Module(s); Removing the Memory Module (Inspiron 300); Replacing the Memory Module (Inspiron 300)

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 Memory Module(s)
Dell™Inspiron™300/400ServiceManual
Inspiron 300
Inspiron 400
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Inspiron 300
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Removing the Memory Module
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the top cover (see Removing the Top Cover).
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3. Remove the top bracket (see Removing the Top Bracket).
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4. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive).
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5. Remove the drive bay (see Removing the Drive Bay).
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6. 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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7. Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.
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Replacing the Memory Module
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector.
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: 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 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: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.
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memory-module connector
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securing clips (2)