Dell XPS M2010 Owner's Manual page 131

1 securing clips (2 per
connector)
NOTICE:
Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector.
NOTE:
If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message
indicates this failure.
5 Ground yourself and install the new memory module:
Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.
a
Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it
b
clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.
6 Replace the memory cover by aligning the notches in the cover with the tabs on the base and sliding
the cover toward the front of the computer, then tighten the screw.
NOTICE:
If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may
damage your computer.
7 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical
outlet.
8 Turn on the computer.
As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system
configuration information.
To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and
Support, and then click Computer Information.
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1
2 memory module
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