Dell Inspiron 14z N411z: Memory Module(s)

Memory Module(s): Dell Inspiron 14z N411z

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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 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 electrostatic 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" on page 13) before working inside the computer.

Upgrading System Memory

Your computer supports up to two memory-module connectors. You can

access DIMM B connector by removing the module cover at the bottom of

your computer. You can access DIMM A connector by removing the palm-rest

assembly.

You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on

the system board. For information on the memory supported by your

computer, see the Comprehensive Specifications for your computer model at

support.dell.com/manuals.

NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your

computer warranty.

NOTE: If you ordered one memory module with your system, it is installed in the

DIMM A connector.

Removing the Memory Module(s)

1

Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.

2

Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.

3

Remove the module cover. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15.

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CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do not use tools

to spread the memory module securing clips.

4

To remove the memory module from the DIMM B connector, go to step 5.

To remove the memory module from the DIMM A connector:

a

Turn the computer over.

b

Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 31.

5

Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end

of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up.

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6

Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

1

Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.

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2

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2

Align the notch on the memory module with the tab in the

memory-module connector.

3

Slide the memory module firmly into the memory-module connector at a

45-degree angle, and then press down the memory module on both sides

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.

1 tab 2 notch

4

If you replaced the memory module in the DIMM B connector, go to

step 6.

5

If you replaced the memory module in the DIMM A connector:

a

Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33.

b

Turn the computer over.

6

Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16.

7

Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14.

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2

Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn

them on.

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:

Click Start Control PanelSystem and Security System.

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