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Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices

Dell™ Latitude™ D505 Service Manual

  Memory Module

  Mini PCI Card

  Devices

Memory Module

CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: 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.

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

1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
   
   
2. Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw (labeled "M") from the memory module cover, and lift the cover.
   
   

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

3. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module.
   
   

NOTICE: Handle memory modules by their edges, and do not touch the components on a module.

1. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.
   
   
2. Remove the module from the connector.
   
   

NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM A" (slot 1) before you install a module in the other connector.

4. Ground yourself and install the new memory module:
   
   
   1. Align the notch in the module with the slot in the center of the connector.
      
      
   2. Slide the edge of the module firmly into the connector, and rotate the module down until you feel a click. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.
      
      

NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer does not boot. No error message indicates this failure.

5. Replace the cover and screw.
   
   

NOTICE: If the memory module cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer.

6. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.
   
   
7. Turn on the computer.
   
   

As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.

Mini PCI Card

If you ordered a Mini PCI card at the same time that you ordered your computer, Dell has already installed the card for you.

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: 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.

NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.

1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
   
   
2. Turn the computer over, and loosen the captive screw (labeled "C") on the Mini PCI card cover.
   
   

3. Place your finger under the cover at the indentation, lift up the cover, and slide the cover open.
   
   

4. If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card:
   
   
   1. Disconnect the Mini PCI card from any attached cables.
      
      

NOTICE: To prevent damage to the Mini PCI card connector, do not use tools to spread the securing clips that secure the card.

2. Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the securing clips until the card pops up slightly.
   
   
3. Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector.
   
   
5. Slide the new Mini PCI card firmly into the connector.
   
   
6. Connect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card to the antenna connectors on the computer.
   
   

1	antenna cables (2)
2	antenna connectors on card (2)

7. Lower the Mini PCI card toward the inner tabs to approximately a 20-degree angle.
   
   
8. Continue lowering the Mini PCI card until it snaps into the inner tabs of the connector.
   
   
9. Replace the cover.
   
   

Devices

Your computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay. However, the device security screw is not installed in the optical drive but packaged separately. When you install your device in the module bay, you can install the device security screw.

NOTICE: Insert devices into the module bay before you dock and turn on the computer.

NOTE: You do not need to install the device security screw unless you want to secure the module inside the computer for security purposes.

If the Device Security Screw Is Not Installed

NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them.

1. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.
   
   

1	device latch release

2. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.
   
   

If the Device Security Screw Is Installed

1. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.
   
   

NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them.

2. Close the display and turn the computer over.
   
   
3. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the M2 x 3-mm screw from the bottom of the computer.
   
   

1	M2 x 3-mm screw

4. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.
   
   
5. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.
   
   

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