Adding RAM to a Dell Computer
Your Dell computers ships with the exact amount of RAM selected during the ordering process, which should be adequate for most applications. Installing additional RAM is a good way to ready your Dell computer for the growing size and demands of more advanced computer programs and games.
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Instructions
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Shut down your Dell computer and unplug it.
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Remove the screws (or thumbscrews, depending on your model of Dell) at the back of the case and slide off the side case panel.
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Insert the new RAM chips into the open slots next to the already installed chips, located next to the CPU fan of your Dell machine.
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Close up the computer and restart it to complete the installation.
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Tips & Warnings
Remember to purchase the exact type of RAM in your Dell for optimum performance. Consult your operating manual or online order form to locate the type of RAM in your PC.
