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Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual
Removing a Memory Module
Replacing a Memory Module
Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other accessed from the bottom of the
computer (DIMM B).
You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your
Owner's Manual
for information on the
memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer.
Removing a Memory Module
DIMM A Memory Module
The DIMM A memory module is located under the keyboard.
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the hinge cover (see
Removing the Hinge Cover
).
3.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
4.
Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.
5.
Remove the module from the connector.
DIMM B Memory Module
The DIMM B memory module is located under the memory module cover on the bottom of the computer.
NOTICE:
If your computer has only one memory module, install the memory module in the connector labeled "DIMMA."
NOTICE:
If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMMA" before you install a
module in the connector labeled "DIMMB."
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 in the
Product Information Guide
.
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.
1
memory module (DIMM A)
2
securing clips (2)
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