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Removing the memory module, Prerequisites, Procedure, components on the memory module.

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15 Removing the memory module NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Topics: • Prerequisites • Procedure Prerequisites Remove the right-side cover. Procedure 1. Lay the computer on the left side and locate the memory card slot on the system board. 2. Using your fingertips, spread apart the securing clip at each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up. 3. Slide and remove the memory module from the memory-module slot. NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to remove it from the slot. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges. Do not touch the components on the memory module. Removing the memory module 25

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Removing the memory module
NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in
Before working inside your computer
. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
After
working inside your computer
. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
.
Topics:
Prerequisites
Procedure
Prerequisites
Remove the
right-side cover
.
Procedure
1.
Lay the computer on the left side and locate the memory card slot on the system board.
2.
Using your fingertips, spread apart the securing clip at each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up.
3.
Slide and remove the memory module from the memory-module slot.
NOTE:
If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to remove it from
the slot.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges. Do not touch the
components on the memory module.
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