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Memory Module(s)
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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery
(see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer.
You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on
the system board. See "Specifications" at support.dell.com/manuals for
information on the type of memory supported by your computer.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer
warranty.
Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM connectors. The primary
memory module can be accessed by removing the back cover. The secondary
memory module can be accessed by removing the system board.
Removing the Memory Module(s)
1
Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7.
2
Remove the base cover (see "Removing the Base Cover" on page 11).
3
Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do not use
tools to spread the memory module securing clips.
NOTE: To access the second memory module, remove the system board and turn it
over. To remove the system board, see "Removing the System Board" on page 45.
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