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Question posted by wzmlaw on March 28th, 2012

Process For Adding Memory To A Dell Vostro 220

Why does the manual direct that the PCI Express x16 card be removed before adding memory?

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Answer #1: Posted by jolt on March 28th, 2012 2:36 PM

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That's only a requirement if needed to make it easier to gain adequate access. As long as you make sure to unplug power prior doing anything, you are fine.

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