Removing Memory; Installing An Expansion Card - Dell Dimension 3100/E310 Service Manual

Removing Memory

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computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
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2. Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.
3. Grasp the module and pull up.
If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the connector.
4. Replace the
Cards
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computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards:
Two PCI card slots
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One PCI Express x1 card slot
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1 PCI card
1 PCI Express x1 card
2 PCI Express x1 card slot
If you are installing or replacing an expansion card, follow the procedures in the next section. If you are removing but not replacing an expansion card, see
"Removing an Expansion
If you are replacing a card, uninstall the current driver for that card.

Installing an Expansion Card

1. Follow the procedures in
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Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your
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computer cover.
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your
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