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Adding a modem card – Dell Inspiron 2650 User Manual

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9

Replace and tighten the screw you removed in step 5.

10

Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to

your computer and an electrical outlet.

11

Turn on the computer.

As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically
updates the system configuration information.

Adding a Modem Card

1

Make sure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching

the computer cover.

2

Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down

the computer (see page 37).

3

Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.

4

Wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any attached devices.

5

Remove any installed PC Cards, battery, and devices.

6

To ground yourself, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on

the back of the computer while you work.

7

Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins

and contacts.

8

Turn the computer over, remove the screw from the memory module

cover, slide the cover out approximately 10 mm, and lift the cover away

from the computer.

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