Dell Alienware M17x R4 (Early 2012) - Manual (Page 22)

22 | Removing the Memory Module(s)
Removing the Memory
Module(s)
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Your computer supports up to four memory module connectors. You can
access connectors DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 by removing the compartment door at the
bottom of your computer. You can access connectors DIMM 3 and DIMM 4 by
removing the memory-module cover on top of the palm rest assembly.
Prerequsites
1 Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 12.
2 Remove the compartment door. See "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 14.
Procedure
1 To remove memory module(s) from connectors DIMM 1 and DIMM 2, go to step 3.
2 To remove memory-module(s) from connectors DIMM 3 and DIMM 4:
a Remove the center control cover. See "Removing the Center Control Cover" on
page 41.
b Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 45.
c Remove the screws that secure the memory-module cover to the
palm rest assembly.
1 memory-module cover 2 screws (3)
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2
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