Removing a memory module, Installing a memory module, Installing a – Dell Latitude XT (Late 2007) User Manual

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Adding and Replacing Parts

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CAUTION:

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

safety instructions located in the

Product Information Guide.

NOTICE:

To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before

you service the Tablet-PC.

Removing a Memory Module

1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 155.
2 Remove the memory and Mini-Card cover. See "Removing the Memory

and Mini-Card Cover" on page 168.

NOTE:

Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your Tablet-PC

warranty.

NOTICE:

To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to

spread the memory-module securing clips.

3 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of

the Tablet-PC.

4 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end

of the memory module connector until the module pops up.

5 Remove the module from the connector and set aside.

Installing a Memory Module

1 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of

the Tablet-PC.

NOTE:

If the memory module is not installed properly, the Tablet-PC may not boot

properly. No error message indicates this failure.

2 Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the

connector slot.

3 Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the

module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove

the module and reinstall it.

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