Service Manual

Replacing the memory modules

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working

inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/

regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1. Ensure that the securing clips are extended away from the memory-module slot.

2. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot.

3. Insert the memory module into the memory-module slot and press the memory module down until it snaps into position and the

securing clips lock in place.

memory module 2. securing clips (2)

3. memory-module slot 4. system board

NOTE: Use slots XMM1 and XMM2 if you need to use two memory modules. For more information, see System-board

components.

The following table lists the available memory configuration matrix:

Table 2. Memory configuration matrix

Configuration

Slot

DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4

8 GB DDR4 4 GB 4 GB

12 GB DDR4 4 GB 8 GB

16 GB DDR4 8 GB 8 GB

16 GB DDR4 16 GB