Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems
Media Bay Devices
NOTICE:
Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any
installed battery.
NOTICE:
To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an
unpainted metal surface on the computer.
Removing Media Bay Devices
1. Follow the instructions in "
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
."
2. Close the display, turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface, and remove the battery.
3. Remove the device from the media bay.
4. Push the module latch toward the right side of the computer. Keep holding the latch open while pulling the
device out of the media bay with the other hand.
Memory Modules
NOTICE:
Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed
battery.
NOTICE:
To avoid possible damage to the memory module from ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
Removing the Memory Module Cover
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery before you service the
computer.
NOTICE:
Handle memory modules with care. Don't touch the components on a module. Hold a module by
its edges.
1. Follow the instructions in "
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
."
2. Remove the screw.
3. Disengage the metal tabs at the opposite end of the cover.
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