Dell C600 - Latitude Intel P-4 1.4GHz, User Manual

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module cover. The screws are part of the memory module cover and stay with the cover
when you remove it.
b. Locate the small semicircular indention at one end of the memory module cover. Place your
fingertip under the cover by the indentation and firmly lift the cover up.
c. When the cover pops up, lift it up to remove it and expose the memory modules underneath
it.
4.
If you are replacing a memory module, remove the old one.
Carefully spread apart the inner metal tabs of the memory module socket just far enough for the
memory module to disengage from the socket (it should pop up slightly). Then lift the memory module
away from the socket (see Figure 2).
Figure 2. Removing a Memory Module
1
JDIM 1 socket
2
JDIM 2 socket
5.
Ground yourself and unpack the new memory module from the upgrade kit.
6. If you need to install memory modules in two sockets, install a memory module in the socket labeled
"JDIM 1" before you install a module in the socket labeled "JDIM 2." If you only have one memory
module, install it in the "JDIM 1" socket. (See Figure 2 .)
Memory modules are keyed , or designed to fit into their sockets in only one direction. The slots on
the system board are notched so that the memory module can be firmly seated only one way.
7. Align the memory module’s edge connector with the slot in the center of the memory module socket.
8.
With the module at a 45-degree angle, press the memory module’s edge connector firmly into the
memory module socket.
9.
Pivot the memory module down until it clicks into place.