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 Memory

Dell™Latitude™D631ServiceManual

DIMM A

DIMM B

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Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other accessed from the bottom of the

computer (DIMM B).

DIMM A

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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover).

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3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).

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4. If you are replacing a memory module, ground yourself and remove the existing module:

a. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.

b. Remove the module from the connector.

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal

surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.

NOTICE: If your computer has only one memory module, install the memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM A," which is underneath the

keyboard.

NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any new modules that

you may have, even if you purchased the new modules from Dell. If possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module.

Otherwise, your computer may not function at optimal performance.

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

memory module (DIMM A)

securing clip (2)

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NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.