Dell M4300 manual

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8.Replace the hinge cover (Hinge Cover).

9.Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.

10.Turn on the computer.

As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.

In the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Click PropertiesÆ General.

In the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer® Properties.

To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start® Control Panel® System.

To install a memory module in DIMM B:

1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

2.Turn the computer upside-down, loosen the captive screw on the memory module cover, and then remove the cover.

1 captive screw on memory module cover

3. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer.

NOTICE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.

4. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module:

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

a.Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.

b.Remove the module from the connector.

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memory module

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securing clips (2)

 

 

 

 

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." Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector.

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Contents June 2007 Rev. A00 Base Remove the processor see Removing the Processor ModuleBattery Latch Before You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology Using Cards Installing a PC Card or ExpressCardCard Types Card BlanksRemoving a Card or Blank ExpressCardBack to Contents Coin-Cell Battery Processor Module Installing the Processor ModuleRemoving the Processor Module Back to Contents Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Display Assembly Removing the Display AssemblyRemoving the Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel Installing the Display PanelRemoving the Display Panel Brackets Removing the Display Latch Back to Contents Fan FCM Flash Cache Module FCM card Flashing the Bios From a CD Flashing the BiosFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Hard Drive Back to Contents Hinge Cover Keyboard Memory Page Back to Contents Wireless Cards Communications CardsMobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Cards Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card optional Page Modem Palm Rest Back to Contents PC Card Reader Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors USB ConnectorVideo Connector Video TV-Out ConnectorSerial Connector System Board Removing the System BoardInstalling the System Board June 2007 Rev. A00