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  Memory Module(s)
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual 
  Removing the Memory Module(s)
  Replacing the 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
 
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).
 
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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your Setup Guide for information on the
memory supported by your computer.
NOTE:
Memory modules purchased from Dell™ are covered under your computer warranty.
Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, DIMM A and DIMM B, accessed from the bottom of the computer.
 Removing the Memory Module(s)
 
1. Follow the procedures in
Before You
 
2. Remove the battery (see
Removing the
 
3. Remove the module cover (see
 
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.
 
4. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.
 
5. Remove the memory module from the memory module connector.
1
memory module connector
3
memory module
 Replacing the Memory Module(s)
 
CAUTION:
If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM A" before you
install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM B."
 
1. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory module connector.
Begin.
Battery).
Removing the Module
Cover).
2
securing clips (2)
 
 
Removing the
Battery) before working inside the