Removing Cards; Adding Memory - Dell Dimension 2350 User Manual

9. Secure the bracket on the end of the card with the screw you removed in step 7.
10. Connect any cables required for the card as described in the card documentation.
NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can cause damage to the equipment.
11. Replace the computer cover.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
12. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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 provided in your Owner's Manual.
1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut
down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
3. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
5. Remove the computer cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
6. Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom of the inside of the computer.
7. Disconnect any cables connected to the card.
8. Remove the screw from the card bracket.
9. Grasp the card by its top corners, and lift it from the system board.
10. If you are removing the card permanently, reinstall a filler bracket.
11. Replace the computer cover.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
12. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

Adding Memory

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions provided in your Owner's Manual.
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 through the Start menu.
2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut
down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
3. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
5. Remove the computer cover.