Back to Contents Page

Using the Memory Card Reader

Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Service Manual


Removing a Memory Card or Blank

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the notification area) to select a card and stop it from functioning before you remove it from the computer. If you do not stop the card in the configuration utility, you may lose data.

Press the card into the slot to release it from the card reader. When it is partially ejected, remove the card.

Installing a Memory Card

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

You can install a memory card in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card.

Memory cards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot. The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If card orientation is not clear, see the documentation that came with the card.

  1. Hold the card with the top side of the card facing up.

  2. Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its connector.

If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again.

The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the memory card, if applicable.


Back to Contents Page