Alienware Area-51 m5550 User Manual

Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference
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Installing a memory module (DIMM) into the system
To install the DIMM, do the following:
1. Power OFF the notebook. Unplug the AC cord and all cables/devices
attached to the notebook. Remove the battery.
2. Place your hand on a large metal object momentarily to discharge any static
electricity. Place the notebook on a flat surface and fully close the LCD lid.
3. Locate and remove 9 Screw D’s on the System Device Cover.
4. Remove the System Device Cover. The DIMM socket is now seen as shown
below.
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Alienware Area-51 m5550 Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel 945PM
Memory Type	DDR2
Memory Capacity	Up to 2GB
Graphics Memory	256MB
Optical Drive	DVD±RW
Operating System	Windows XP Media Center Edition
Display Size	15.4 inch
Display Resolution	1680x1050 (WSXGA+)
Wireless	802.11b/g
CPU	Intel Core 2 Duo T7600 (2.33GHz)
Hard Drive	60GB