CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .

NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.

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

NOTE: To get maximum performance/dual-channel memory bandwidth capability, both memory module connectors must contain memory modules and the modules must be of the same size and configuration.

NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer

With the computer still turned over, loosen the captive screw on the memory module cover and slide the cover toward the back of the computer to remove it.