80 Adding Partsw w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAdding MemoryCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,follow the safety instructions on page 7.CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug yourcomputer from the electrical outlet before opening the computercover.You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules onthe system board. For information on the type of memory supported by yourcomputer, see "Memory" on page 85.HINT: Memorypurchased from Dell iscovered under yourcomputer warranty.1 Shut down the computer (see page 27).NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from yourcomputer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.2 Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from theirelectrical outlets.3 Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and thenpress the power button to ground the system board.4 Remove the computer cover (see page 67).5 Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottomof the inside of the computer.6 If necessary, remove a memory module:a Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory moduleconnector.b Grasp the module and pull up.If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module backand forth to remove it from the connector.7 To insert a module, press out the securing clip at each end of thememory module connector.
