Dell Vostro 1700 - Removing the DIMM a Memory Module

164 Adding and Replacing Parts
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: If your computer has only one memory module, install the memory module
in the connector labeled “DIMMA.”
NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a
memory module in the connector labeled “DIMMA” before you install a module in
the connector labeled “DIMMB.”
Removing the DIMM A Memory Module
NOTICE: 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 the back of the computer).
The DIMM A memory module is located under the keyboard.
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 153.
2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 159).
3 Remove the keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page 161).
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to
spread the memory-module securing clips.
4 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end
of the memory module connector until the module pops up.
5 Remove the memory module from the connector.