Inspiron 300 – Dell Inspiron Zino HD (400, Late 2009) User Manual
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Memory Module(s)
Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual
Inspiron 300
Removing the Memory Module
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the top cover (see
Removing the Top Cover
).
3.
Remove the top bracket (see
Removing the Top Bracket
).
4.
Remove the optical drive (see
Removing the Optical Drive
).
5.
Remove the drive bay (see
Removing the Drive Bay
).
6.
Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up.
7.
Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.
Replacing the Memory Module
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector.
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 prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.
1
memory-module connector
2
securing clips (2)