Dell Vostro 1310 (Early 2008) - Manual (Page 27)

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Flash Cache Module (FCM) Card
Dell™ Vostro™ 1310 Service Manual
Removing an FCM Card
Replacing an FCM Card
The FCM card is an internal memory card that helps to improve the performance of your computer.
If you ordered an FCM card with your computer, the card is already installed.
Removing an FCM Card
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer .
2. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive ).
3. Remove the WLAN card (see Removing a WLAN Card ).
4. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ).
5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ).
6. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ).
7. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ).
8. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw that secures the FCM card to the system board.
9. Slide the FCM card out of the card connector on the system board at a 45- degree angle.
Replacing an FCM Card
1. Insert the FCM card into the card connector on the system board at a 45-degree angle.
2. Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTE: The card is only compatible with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® operating system.
1 FCM card 2 card connector on system board
3 M2 x 3-mm screw
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure first.