CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 7.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See page 74 for information on the type of memory supported by your computer.
1Shut down the computer (see page 18).
2Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
3Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
4Open the computer cover (see page 52).
5Rotate the power supply (see page 53).
6If necessary, remove a memory module:
aPress out the securing clip at each end of the memory connector.
bGrasp the module and pull up.
If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the connector.
HINT: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty.
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