Removing Memory Modules - Dell E36S Series Owner's Manual

Removing memory modules

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
1. Ensure that you follow the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
NOTE: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the
memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the
components or metallic contacts on the memory module.
Steps
1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memory
module or metallic contacts.
2. To release the memory module from the socket, simultaneously press the ejectors on both ends of the memory module socket.
3. Lift the memory module away from the chassis.
Figure 34. Removing a memory module
a. memory module
b. memory module socket
c. memory module socket ejector (2)
Next steps
1. Install the memory module.
2. Follow the procedure listed in
Related tasks
Installing memory modules
72 Installing and removing system components
Safety instructions on page 42.
Before working inside your system
After working inside your system
on page 73
on page 43.
on page 43.