Dell PP12S manual Removing a Memory Module, Installing a Memory Module, 169

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

NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before you service the Tablet-PC.

Removing a Memory Module

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 155.

2Remove the memory and Mini-Card cover. See "Removing the Memory and Mini-Card Cover" on page 168.

NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your Tablet-PC warranty.

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

3Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the Tablet-PC.

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

5Remove the module from the connector and set aside.

Installing a Memory Module

1Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the Tablet-PC.

NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the Tablet-PC may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure.

2Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.

3Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.

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