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I installed 1 gig of ram in my Dell 700m and now the keyboard doesn't work. Any advice that you could give me ?
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Did you replace the upper or lower memory bank? Did you take out the keyboard to get to the memory?
If you did you might not not have the keyboard plugged into the motherboard. Here's the service manual with step by step instructions and lots of pictures.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins700m/en/SM/upgrades.htm#wp1117165
Installing An Upper Memory Module
1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.
2. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.
3. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
4. Wait 10 to 20 seconds, and then disconnect any attached devices.
5. Remove the battery and any installed PC Cards.
NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer. Continue to ground yourself periodically during this procedure.
6. Remove the keyboard.
7. Loosen the two captive screws, and remove the upper memory module cover.
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http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins700m/en/SM/upgraa19.jpg
upper memory module cover
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http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins700m/en/SM/upgraa23.jpg
captive screws (2)
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.
8. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module.
NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer. Continue to ground yourself periodically during this procedure.
1. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.
2. Remove the module from the connector.
9. Ground yourself and install the new memory module:
1. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the center of the connector slot.
2. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the module and reinstall it.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure.
10. Insert the securing tabs on the upper memory module cover into the notches above the memory module connector and tighten the captive screws.
NOTICE: If the upper memory module cover is difficult to replace, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer.
11. Replace the keyboard.
12. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.
13. Turn on the computer.
To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Computer Information.
installed ram on my Dell 700m/ Now my keyboard doesn't work
Discussion in 'Dell' started by HCW, Jul 23, 2007.
