Dell N4030, N4020 manual Removing the Memory Modules, Replacing the Memory Modules

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Memory Module(s)

Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual

Removing the Memory Module(s)

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

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.

You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your Setup Guide for information on the type of memory supported by your computer.

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

Your computer has two user-accessible SO-DIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that can be accessed from the bottom of the computer.

Removing the Memory Module(s)

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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

3.Remove the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover).

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

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

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

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

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM A" before you install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM B."

1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.