Dell 15-N5050, 15-N5040, M5040/15 manual Replacing the Memory Modules

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1 memory-module connector 2 securing clips (2)

3 memory module

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

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

1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.

2Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory-module connector.

3Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.

NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.

Memory

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Contents Page Dell Inc. All rights reserved Contents Power Button Board Thermal Cooling Assembly Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module Contents Contents Before You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerBefore You Begin Before You Begin Battery Removing the BatteryReplacing the Battery Keyboard Removing the KeyboardTabs Replacing the Keyboard Keyboard Memory Modules Removing the Memory ModulesReplacing the Memory Modules Tab 2 notch Memory Optical Drive Removing the Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Wireless Mini-Card Removing the Mini-CardLift the Mini-Card out of the connector on the system board Replacing the Mini-Card Wireless Mini-Card Palm-Rest Assembly Removing the Palm-Rest AssemblyPalm-Rest Assembly Power-button board cable Touch-pad cable Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly Palm-Rest Assembly Palm-Rest Assembly Power Button Board Removing the Power Button BoardReplacing the Power Button Board Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveHard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Hard Drive Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery USB Board Removing the USB BoardReplacing the USB Board Thermal Cooling Assembly Removing the Thermal Cooling AssemblyReplacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly Processor Module For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only Removing the Processor ModuleReplacing the Processor Module Processor Module For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only Processor Module For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge CoverHinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover Hinge Cover Display Assembly DisplayDisplay Display cable Replacing the Display Assembly Display Bezel Removing the Display BezelDisplay Panel Replacing the Display BezelMini-Card antenna cables Display-panel brackets Replacing the Display Panel Display Camera Module Removing the Camera ModuleReplacing the Camera Module System Board Removing the System BoardSpeakers cable Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the Bios Flashing the Bios Click Enter a TagFlashing the Bios

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