Dell 500 service manual Removing Memory Modules

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Dell™ 500 Service Manual

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your Owner's Manual for information on the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer.

NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty.

Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, DIMM A and DIMM B, accessed from the bottom of the computer.

NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM A" before you install a module in the connector labeled "DIMM B."

Removing Memory Module(s)

The memory modules are located under the bottom cover on the computer.

1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

2.Turn the computer over, loosen the eight captive screws on the bottom cover and remove it.

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cover

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captive screws (8)

NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module

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Contents Model PP29L February 2008 Rev. A00 Before You Begin Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Removing the Optical Drive Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Center Control Cover Removing the Center Control CoverPage Replacing the Center Control Cover Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Back to Contents Keyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Removing the Button Board Button BoardReplacing the Button Board Back to Contents Memory Removing Memory ModulesReplacing Memory Modules Back to Contents Wireless Mini-Card Removing Mini-CardReplacing Mini-Card Back to Contents Removing the Speaker Assembly Speaker AssemblyReplacing the Speaker Assembly Back to Contents Removing the Display Assembly DisplayDisplay cable Replacing the Display Assembly Display Bezel Removing the Display BezelReplacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display PanelPage Replacing the Display Panel Palm Rest Removing the Palm RestReplacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Removing the ExpressCard Cage ExpressCard CageReplacing the ExpressCard Cage Back to Contents Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyReplacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly System Board Assembly Removing the System Board AssemblyButton board cable connector Removing the USB Board Replacing the System Board AssemblyReplacing the USB Board Charger Board Removing the Charger BoardReplacing the Charger Board Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch AssemblyReplacing the Battery Latch Assembly Flashing the Bios From a CD Flashing the BiosFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Back to Contents Processor Module Removing the Processor ModuleReplacing the Processor Module Back to Contents USB Connector Pin Assignments for I/O ConnectorsVideo Connector Connector TPA+Rev. A00

500 specifications

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