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Removing Memory

 

 

1.

Follow the procedures in "

Before You Begin

."


 

2.

Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.

 

3.

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.

 

4.

Replace the

computer cover

.

 

Cards

 

Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards:

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Two low-profile PCI card slots

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One low-profile PCI Express x1 card slot

If you are installing or replacing an expansion card, follow the procedures in the next section. If you are removing but not replacing an expansion card, see

Removing an Expansion Card

.

If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.

 

Installing an Expansion Card

 

1.

Follow the procedures in

Before You Begin

.

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE:

To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your

computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE:

To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your

computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

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PCI card

2

PCI Express x1 card

3

PCI Express x1 card slot