DELL INSPIRON - 9100 _ DELL INSPIRON XPS _ Service Help

• To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
• Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay.

SCREWS IDENTIFICATION

MEMORY MODULES

• To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
• Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay.

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

• This computer requires matched memory modules and therefore, it always has two identical memory  modules.
• Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw (labeled "M") from the memory module cover, and lift the cover.
• To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the securing clips that secure the memory module.
• Handle memory modules by their edges, and do not touch the components on a module.
• Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.
• Remove the module from the connector at a 45-degree angle.
• Ensure that memory modules are installed in both connectors and that they are of the same capacity. Install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM A" before you install a module in the connector labeled "DIMM B." Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector.

• Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.
• Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.
• If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer does not boot. No error message indicates this failure.
• Replace the cover and screw.
• If the memory module cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer.
• Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.
• Turn on the computer.
• As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.

MINI PCI CARD

• 2.4-GHz Wireless LAN PC Cards may be removed and installed by the USER.
• Turn over the computer.
• Unscrew the captive screw labeled "C" and remove the Mini PCI card cover.
• Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card.
• Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly.
• Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector.
• Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card into the connector until it clicks.
• Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card.
• Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw.

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