Dell Inspiron 5676 - Removing the Memory Module

Removing the memory module
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steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside
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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 ngertips, 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 dicult 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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