Replacing the hard drive cage, Memory – Dell XPS M1730 (M1730, Late 2007) User Manual

Page 155

Advertising
background image

Adding and Replacing Parts

155

Replacing the Hard Drive Cage

1 Place the hard drive cage upside down on the bottom of the computer with

the SATA connectors and cables aligned, and then firmly press the cables
onto the hard drives’ connectors.

2 Flip the hard drive cage over and into the hard drive bay.
3 Tighten the screws on the drive cage.
4 Replace the hard drive cover and tighten the screws.
5 If you have replaced the primary hard drive with a new hard drive that is

not already pre-imaged, install the operating system and drivers for your
computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 140 and
"Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 136.

Memory

You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on
the system board. See "Specifications" on page 171 for information on the
memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are
intended for your computer.

NOTE:

In order to take advantage of the dual channel bandwidth capability, both

memory slots must be populated and must match in size.

NOTE:

Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer

warranty.

CAUTION:

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

safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE:

To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist

grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on the back of the computer).

NOTICE:

To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery before

you begin working inside the computer.

1 Follow the procedures in"Before You Begin" on page 149.
2 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of

the computer.

NOTE:

If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to

the computer.

book.book Page 155 Monday, April 14, 2008 4:23 PM

Advertising