Inside view of your computer, Removing and replacing memory module(s) – Dell Alienware Aurora (Late 2009) User Manual

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CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

Inside View of Your Computer

1

2

3

4

1

memory module(s)

2

graphics cards (2)

3

optical drives (3)

4

hard drives (4)

Removing and Replacing Memory Module(s)

To remove the memory module(s):

Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page

1.

36.

Remove the side panel (see “Removing and Replacing the Side Panel“ on

2.

page 38).
Locate the memory module connectors on the system board (see “Inside

3.

View of Your Computer“ on page 39).

CAUTION: The memory module(s) may become very hot during normal

operation. Allow the memory module(s) to cool before touching them.

NOTE: For better access to memory module(s), remove the graphics card

if the card is full length

.

Spread apart the securing clips at both ends of the memory module

4.

connector.
Lift the memory module off the memory module connector. If the memory

5.

module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and

forth to remove it from the memory module connector.

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