Dell Latitude CPi A series User Manual

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Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide4. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication line from the computer.5. Remove the battery from the battery bay or the modular bay.CAUTION: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface of aconnector on the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch theconnector to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internalcomponents.To remove or install memory modules, perform the following steps:1. Close the display, turn the computer upside down, and remove the memory modulecover.Locate the small semicircular indentation at one end of the memory module cover.Place the tip of your finger under the cover by the indentation and gently lift it up.Put the thumb of your other hand over the ridges on the door and push it towardthe unlock icon. When the door pops up, slide it back and remove it.2. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the old one.Carefully spread apart the inner metal tabs of the memory module socket just farenough for the memory module to disengage from the socket (it should pop upslightly). Then lift the memory module away from the socket.3. Ground yourself and unpack the new memory module from the upgrade kit.4. Install the new memory module.Memory modules are keyed, or designed to fit into their sockets in only onedirection. The sockets on the system board are notched so that the memorymodule can be firmly seated only one way.a. Align the memory module’s edge connector with the slot in the centerof the memory module socket.b. With the module at a 45-degree angle, press the memory module’sedge connector firmly into the memory module socket.c. Pivot the memory module down until it clicks into place.If you do not hear a click as each end of the memory module snaps into the metaltabs, remove the memory module and reinstall it.file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/...20SERIES/CPi%20A%20SERIES%20USRGUIDE/R_R.htm (4 of 6)6/21/2004 1:40:44 AM