Dell Dimension 2300 User Manual
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Adding Parts
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Adding Memory
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,
follow the safety instructions on page 7.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your
computer from the electrical outlet before opening the computer
cover.
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, see "Memory" on page 85.
HINT: Memory
purchased from Dell is
covered under your
computer warranty.
1
Shut down the computer (see page 27).
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
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 (see page 67).
5
Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom
of the inside of the computer.
6
If necessary, remove a memory module:
a
Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module
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 module connector.