Dell NX046 manual 191

NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 151.

NOTICE: Before you install new memory modules, download the most recent BIOS for your computer from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 153).

3Rotate the hard-drive carrier out of the computer (see "Rotating the Hard Drive Carrier Out of the Computer" on page 156).

4If you are replacing a memory module, see "Removing Memory" on page 189.

CAUTION: Fully-buffered memory modules may become very hot during normal operation. Ensure that memory modules have had sufficient time to cool before you touch them.

5Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.

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1 securing clips (2) 2 memory connector

NOTICE: Full-length heat spreaders (FLHS) are required for 667 MHz DIMMs.

6Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector.

Adding and Replacing Parts

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