Dell 1500, 1521 manual Removing a Memory Module, Dimm a Memory Module

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Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual

Removing a Memory Module

Replacing a Memory Module

Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other accessed from the bottom of the computer (DIMM B).

You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your Owner's Manual for information on the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer.

NOTICE: If your computer has only one memory module, install the memory module in the connector labeled "DIMMA."

NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMMA" before you install a module in the connector labeled "DIMMB."

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

Removing a Memory Module

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

DIMM A Memory Module

The DIMM A memory module is located under the keyboard.

1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover).

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

NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the keyboard cable from the memory module cover.

4. Lift the memory module cover but do not remove it.

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

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

6.Remove the module from the connector.

1	memory module cover	2	memory module (DIMM A)
3	securing clips (2)