Dell L501X manual Removing the Memory Modules, Replacing the Memory Modules

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Memory Module(s)

Dell™ XPS™ L501X 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)

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Contents Regulatory model P11F series Regulatory type P11F001 Removing the Battery BatteryReplacing the Battery Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBack to Contents Click Enter a Tag Flashing the BiosRemoving the Bluetooth Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Bluetooth Card Removing 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 Removing the AC-Adapter Connector AC-Adapter ConnectorReplacing the AC-Adapter Connector Display Display AssemblyPage Display Bezel Replacing the Display AssemblyReplacing the Display Bezel Display PanelReplacing the Display Panel Display-Panel Brackets Display CableReplacing the Display-Panel Brackets Removing the Fan FanReplacing the Fan Back to Contents Removing the Hard Drive Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Removing the Heat Sink Heat SinkReplacing the Heat Sink Back to Contents Removing the Keyboard KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Back to Contents Removing the Memory Modules Memory ModulesReplacing the Memory Modules Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ System Removing the Mini-Cards Wireless Mini-CardsWwan 2 antenna cables Replacing the Mini-CardsBack to Contents Removing the Module Cover Module CoverReplacing the Module Cover Back to Contents Removing the Optical Drive Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Back to Contents Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly Palm-Rest AssemblyReplacing the Palm-Rest Assembly Back to Contents Removing the Processor Module 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 Replace the system board see Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board System BoardReplacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the Bios Back to Contents Removing the Top Cover 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