Before working inside your computer:
Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
Turn off your computer.
Disconnect all network cables from the computer (if available).
CAUTION: If your computer has an RJ45 port, disconnect the network cable by first unplugging the cable from your computer.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
Open the display.
Press and hold the power button for few seconds, to ground the system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before performing Step # 8.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface at the same time as touching a connector on the back of the computer.
Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriate slots.
Removing the memory module:
Remove the following components:
Stand
Back cover
To locate the memory module on the system board, pry open the DIMM door on the system board shield [1].
Pry the retention clips at each end of the memory module slot until the memory module pops up [2].
Lift the memory module from the memory module slot [3].
NOTE :Depending on the configuration ordered, your system may have up to two memory modules installed on the system board.
Installing the memory module:
Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory module slot, and slide it firmly into the slot at an angle [1].
Press the memory module down until it clicks into place [2].
Align the tabs on the DIMM door with the slots on the system board shield and snap it into place [3].
Install the following components:
Back cover
Stand
Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer:
CAUTION :To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers.
Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.
Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
CAUTION :To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer.
Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
Turn on your computer.
