Dell 8600 Laptop User Manual


 
Adding and Replacing Parts 81
10
Replace the cover.
NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close
may damage your computer.
11
Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an
electrical outlet.
12
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,
c
lick the
Start
button, click
Help and
Support
, and then click
Computer Information
.
Adding a Mini PCI Card
CAUTION: FCC rules strictly prohibit users from installing 5 GHz (802.11a,802.11a/b, 802.11a/b/g)
Wireless LAN Mini PCI cards. Under no circumstances should the user install such a device.
Only trained Dell service personnel are authorized to install a 5 GHz Wireless LAN Mini PCI card.
If you are removing and/or installing a 2.4 GHz (802.11b, 802.11b/g) Mini PCI Card, please follow the
instructions noted below. Only products approved for use in your portable computer may be installed.
Approved Mini PCI Cards may be purchased only from Dell.
NOTE: 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN PC Cards may be removed and installed by the user.
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions located in the Product
Information Guide.
captive screw memory module cover