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Replacing the Hard Drive Cage

1Place the hard drive cage upside down on the bottom of the computer with the SATA connectors and cables aligned, and then firmly press the cables onto the hard drives’ connectors.

2Flip the hard drive cage over and into the hard drive bay.

3Tighten the screws on the drive cage.

4Replace the hard drive cover and tighten the screws.

5If you have replaced the primary hard drive with a new hard drive that is not already pre-imaged, install the operating system and drivers for your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 140 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 136.

Memory

You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" on page 171 for information on the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer.

NOTE: In order to take advantage of the dual channel bandwidth capability, both memory slots must be populated and must match in size.

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

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

NOTICE: 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).

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery before you begin working inside the computer.

1Follow the procedures in"Before You Begin" on page 149.

2Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer.

NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.

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