Service Manual
Removing the memory modules
WARNING: 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.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the left-side cover.
2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the power-supply unit".
Procedure
1 Locate the memory-module slots on the system board. For more information, see "System-board components".
2 Push the securing clips away from the memory module.
3 Grasp the memory module near the securing clip, and then gently ease the memory module out of the memory-module
slot.
NOTE: Repeat step 2 to step 3 to remove any other memory modules installed in your computer.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges. Do not touch the
components on the memory module.
Figure 30. Removing the memory module
1 memory module 2 securing clips (2)
3 memory-module slot 4 system board
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