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HINT: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 9.
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. For information on the type of memory supported by your computer, look under "Memory" in "Technical Specifications" on page 87.
1Shut down the computer (see page 22).
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
2Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
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 66).
Removing a Memory Module
1If your computer has an AGP card, remove it (see page 78).
2Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.
3Grasp 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.
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