Removing Cards; Adding Memory - Dell Dimension 2200 Manual

13. Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.

Removing Cards

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
3. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
4. Remove the computer cover.
5. Rotate the power supply away from the system board.
6. Disconnect any cables connected to the card.
7. Remove the screw from the card bracket.
8. Grasp the card by its top corners, and lift it from the system board.
9. If you are removing the card permanently, reinstall a filler bracket.
10. Rotate the power supply back into place.
11. Replace the computer cover.
12. Plug your computer and devices into their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug it in to the computer.

Adding Memory

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. For information on the type of memory supported by your
computer, look under "Memory" in "Technical Specifications."
HINT: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty.
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
3. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
4. Remove the computer cover.
5. Rotate the power supply away from the system board.
6. If necessary, remove a memory module:
a. Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory connector.
b. 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.
7. To insert a module, press out the securing clip at each end of the memory connector.
"Safety Instructions."
"Safety Instructions."