Dell Dimension 4550 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 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 107.

HINT: Memory

purchased from Dell is
covered under your
computer warranty.

1

Shut down the computer (see page 33).

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 83).

Removing a Memory Module

1

If your computer has an AGP card, remove it (see page 94).

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.

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