Dell 1090 manual Removing the Memory Module

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Memory Module

Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual

Removing the Memory Module

Replacing the Memory Module

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.

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

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.

Your computer has one internal SODIMM connector.

Removing the Memory Module

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the label door (see Removing the Label Door).

3.Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).

4.Remove the palm-rest assembly (Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).

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

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

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

1 memory-module connector 2 securing clips (2)

3memory module

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