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Memory Module(s)

Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual

  Removing the Memory Module(s)

  Replacing the Memory Module(s)


WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid eltectrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer.

You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your Setup Guide at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the memory supported by your computer.

NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell™ are covered under your computer warranty.

Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that can be accessed from the bottom of your computer.

Removing the Memory Module(s)

  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

  2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).

  3. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover).

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.
  1. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up.

  2. Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.

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memory-module connector

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securing clips (2)

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memory module

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM A" before you install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM B".
  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

  2. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory- module connector.

  3. Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.

NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.

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tab

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notch

  1. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover).

  2. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery), or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.

CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
  1. Turn on the computer.

As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information.

To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer:

Windows Vista®:

Click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information.

Windows® 7:

Click Start ® Control Panel® System and Security® System.

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