Removing The Memory Module; Replacing The Memory Module - Dell Inspiron 11 Service Manual

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Memory Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual
Removing the Memory Module
Replacing the Memory Module
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).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty.
Removing the Memory Module
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the
3. Remove the keyboard (see
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.
4. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the memory module pops up.
5. Remove the memory module from the memory module connector.
1 memory module connector
3 memory module
Replacing the Memory Module
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory module connector.
3. Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the
click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.
Begin.
Battery).
Removing the Keyboard).
2 securing clips (2)
Begin.
Removing the Battery) before working inside the