Adding A Memory Module; Adding Or Replacing The Agp Card - Dell Dimension 8250 Series Manual

1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
4. Open the computer cover.
5. Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.
6. 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.

Adding a Memory Module

1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
4. Open the computer cover.
5. Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.
6. Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the socket with equal force applied at each end of the module.
7. Insert the module straight down into the connector, ensuring that it fits into the vertical guides at each end of the connector. Press firmly on the ends
of the module until it snaps into place.
If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module.
8. Close 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.
9. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
10. Right-click the My Computer icon and then click Properties.
11. Click the General tab.
12. To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed.

Adding or Replacing the AGP Card

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.