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Memory Module(s)
Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual
Inspiron 300
Inspiron 400
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:
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 your computer).
Inspiron 300
Removing the Memory Module
1. Follow the procedures in
Before You
2. Remove the top cover (see
3. Remove the top bracket (see
4. Remove the optical drive (see
5. Remove the drive bay (see
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.
6. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up.
7. Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.
1
memory-module connector
Replacing the Memory Module
1. Follow the procedures in
Before You
2. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector.
Begin.
Removing the Top
Cover).
Removing the Top
Bracket).
Removing the Optical
Drive).
Removing the Drive
Bay).
2
securing clips (2)
Begin.