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Adding memory, Removing cards – Dell Dimension 2200 User Manual

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13.

 

Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.

Removing Cards

1.

 

Shut down the computer

.

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.

 

Remove the computer cover

.

5.

 

Rotate the power supply

away from the system board.

6.

 

Disconnect any cables connected to the card.

7.

 

Remove the screw from the card bracket.

8.

 

Grasp the card by its top corners, and lift it from the system board.

9.

 

If you are removing the card permanently, reinstall a filler bracket.

10.

 

Rotate the power supply

back into place.

11.

 

Replace the computer cover

.

12.

 

Plug your computer and devices into their electrical outlets, and turn them on.

Adding Memory

You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. For information on the type of memory supported by your
computer, look under "

Memory

" in "Technical Specifications."

1.

 

Shut down the computer

.

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.

 

Remove the computer cover

.

5.

 

Rotate the power supply

away from the system board.

6.

 

If necessary, remove a memory module:

a.

 

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

b.

 

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.

7.

 

To insert a module, press out the securing clip at each end of the memory connector.

 

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "

Safety Instructions

."

CAUTION:

To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

NOTICE:

To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

NOTICE:

To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug it in to the computer.

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "

Safety Instructions

."

CAUTION:

To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

HINT:

Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty.

NOTICE:

To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.