Dell Alienware Aurora (Late 2009) - Manual (Page 41)

41 CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 36.
Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab on the 2.
memory module connector.
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3
2
1
1 memory module connector 2 tab
3 notch 4 memory module
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the memory
module straight down into the memory module connector while you
apply equal force to each end of the memory module.
Insert the memory module into the memory module connector until the 3.
memory module snaps into position.
If you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into the
cutouts at each end of the memory module.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may
not boot.
Replace the side panel (see “Removing and Replacing the Side Panel“ on 4.
page 38).
Connect the power cable, and all the external peripherals to the computer. 5.
Turn on the computer. 6.
As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically
updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory
installed in the computer:
Click
Start → Control Panel → System and Security → System.