Memory
You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules
on the
system board. See
"Specifications"
on
page 131
for information on 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
avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside
the
computer
.
The
computer has
two
memory slots,
DIMM A
and
DIMM
B.
DIMM A
is located
on top of the
computer under
the
keyboard, and
DIMM B
is located
on the bottom of the
computer under
the
memory module cover.
DIMM A
holds
the
basic memory module
as
configured
from the
factory.
If you
did not
order
additional
memory,
DIMM B
is empty. Generally,
if
you add memory, you use
DIMM
B.
If
you are upgrading memory, you may need
to
install memory
in DIMM A
and
DIMM
B, depending on
the
extent
of the upgrade.
To install
a memory module
in the DIMM A connector:
1 Follow
the
procedures
in
"Before You Begin" on page
107.
2 Remove
the
hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page
112).
3 Remove
the
keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page
113).
4 Ground yourself by touching one
of the
metal connectors on
the
back
of the computer.
NOTICE:
If
you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer
.
5
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.
a
Use your fingertips
to
carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end
of
the memory
module
connector
until the
module pops
up.
b
Remove
the
module
from the connector.
Adding and Replacing Parts
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