Dell L502X manual Removing the Memory Modules, Replacing the Memory Modules

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Memory Module(s)

Dell™ XPS™ L502X Service Manual

Removing the Memory Module(s)

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).

CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer.

You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in the Setup Guide that shipped with your computer or at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the type of memory supported by your computer.

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

Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM connectors.

Removing the Memory Module(s)

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).

3.Remove the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover).

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

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

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5.Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the lower connector before you install a memory module in the upper connector.

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Contents Regulatory model P11F series Regulatory type P11F003 Removing the Battery BatteryReplacing the Battery Before You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios Click Enter a TagRemoving the Camera Module Camera ModuleReplacing the Camera Module Back to Contents Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the USB Board USB BoardReplacing the USB Board Back to Contents AC-Adapter Connector Removing the AC-Adapter ConnectorReplacing the AC-Adapter Connector Display Assembly DisplayPage Replacing the Display Assembly Display BezelDisplay Panel Replacing the Display BezelReplacing the Display Panel Display Cable Display-Panel BracketsReplacing the Display-Panel Brackets Removing the Fan FanReplacing the Fan Back to Contents Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Removing the Heat Sink Heat SinkReplacing the Heat Sink Back to Contents Keyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Removing the Memory Modules Memory ModulesReplacing the Memory Modules Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ System Wireless Mini-Cards Removing the Mini-CardsReplacing the Mini-Cards Wwan 2 antenna cablesPage Removing the Module Cover Module CoverReplacing the Module Cover Page Removing the Optical Drive Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Back to Contents Palm-Rest Assembly Removing the Palm-Rest AssemblyReplacing the Palm-Rest Assembly Processor Module Removing the Processor ModuleReplacing the Processor Module Removing the Power-Button Board Power-Button BoardReplacing the Power-Button Board Back to Contents Removing the Speakers SpeakersReplacing the Speakers Back to Contents System Board Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the Bios Back to Contents Top Cover Removing the Top CoverReplacing the Top Cover Back to Contents Removing the TV Tuner Connector TV Tuner ConnectorReplacing the TV Tuner Connector Back to Contents Removing the Subwoofer SubwooferReplacing the Subwoofer Back to Contents