Owners Manual

Related tasks

Installing memory modules on page 65

Before working inside your system on page 51

After working inside your system on page 52

Installing memory modules

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform

troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or

telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by

your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

NOTE: You must remove a memory module to upgrade a memory module or replace a faulty memory module.

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.

2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.

3. If installed, remove the memory module or the memory module blank.

WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow

time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and

avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the memory module.

1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.

2. Press the ejectors on the memory module socket outward to allow the memory module to be inserted into the socket.

CAUTION:

Handle each memory module only on either card edge, making sure not to touch the middle of the

memory module.

3. Align the edge connector on the memory module with the alignment key on the memory module socket, and insert the

memory module in the socket.

NOTE:

The memory module socket has an alignment key that allows you to install the memory module in the socket in

only one orientation.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module socket during installation, apply pressure at both ends

of the memory module evenly. Do not apply pressure to the center of the memory module.

4. Press down on the memory module with your thumbs to lock the memory module into the socket.

NOTE:

When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the ejectors on the memory module socket align with

the ejectors on the other sockets that have memory modules installed.

5. Repeat step 4 through step 7 of this procedure to install the remaining memory modules.

Installing and removing sled components