Dell Dimension 4500 User Manual
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,
follow the safety instructions on page 9.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your
computer from the electrical outlet before opening the 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, look under "Memory" in "Technical Specifications" on page 87.
HINT: Memory
purchased from Dell is
covered under your
computer warranty.
1
Shut down the computer (see page 22).
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
Open the computer cover (see page 66).
Removing a Memory Module
1
If your computer has an AGP card, remove it (see page 78).
2
Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module
connector.
3
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.