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9. Lift the keyboard off the palm rest. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable. 3. Align the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard with the slots on the palm rest and lower the keyboard into place. 4. Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest. 5. Close the display and turn the computer over. 6. Replace the three screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base. 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 1 plastic scribe 2 keyboard 3 palm rest 1 keyboard cable 2 connector latch 3 keyboard tabs (5) 4 keyboard Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in the Setup Guide that shipped with your computer or at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the memory supported by your computer. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM connectors that can be accessed from the bottom of your computer. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Loosen the captive screw that secures the memory-module cover to the computer base. 4. Lift the memory-module cover off the computer base. 5. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the memory module pops up. 6. Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 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 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 avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell™ are covered under your computer warranty. 1 tabs (2) 2 memory-module cover 3 captive screw CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. Replacing the Memory Module(s) 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory-module connector. 3. Slide the memory module firmly into the memory-module connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. 4. Slide the tabs on the memory-module cover into the slots on the computer base and gently press the memory-module cover into place. 5. Tighten the screw that secures the memory-module cover to the computer base. 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 7. Connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 8. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start ® Control Panel® System and Security® System. 1 memory-module connector 2 securing clips (2) 3 memory module CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the lower connector before you install a memory module in the upper connector. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 1 tab 2 notch Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card(s) Replacing the Mini-Card(s) If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer has one full Mini-Card slot and one half Mini-Card slot: l One full Mini-Card slot — supports Mobile broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), GPS, or TV tuner module l One half Mini-Card slot — supports Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), WLAN/Bluetooth® combo, or Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMax) Removing the Mini-Card(s) 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Follow the instru...