Dell 1011 manual Removing the Memory Module, Replacing the Memory Module

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 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: 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 the back of the computer).

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 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.

Your computer has one user-accessible SODIMM socket.

Removing the Memory Module

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 10 in Removing the System Board.

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

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

4.Remove the memory module from the memory module connector.

1	memory module connector	2	securing clips (2)
3	memory module

Replacing the Memory Module

1.Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory module connector.

2.Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.

NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.