Dell Dimension 2400 Series User Manual

66 Removing and Installing Parts
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Removing Memory
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty.
1
Shut down the computer through the Start menu (see page 18).
2 Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and
attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn
them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it
from the network wall jack.
3
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then
press the power button to ground the system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet
before opening the cover.
5
Remove the computer cover (see page 49).
6 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.
7 Grasp the module and pull up.
If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from
the connector.
Replacing the Battery
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can
last several years.
If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, replace
the battery.
CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the 3-V CR2032 battery only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
1
Record all the screens in the system setup program (see page 74) so that you can restore the
correct settings when your perform step 11.
2 Shut down the computer through the Start menu (see page 18).

Dell Dimension 2400 Series Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel 845GV
Memory	Up to 2GB DDR SDRAM
Hard Drive	Up to 80GB
Optical Drive	CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM
Graphics	Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics
Audio	Integrated Audio
Network	10/100 Ethernet
Expansion Slots	3 PCI slots
Operating System	Windows XP Home or Professional
Processor	Intel Celeron or Intel Pentium 4
Processor Speed	Up to 2.8 GHz
Ports	Parallel, Serial, VGA, USB 2.0
Weight	Approx. 22 lbs