Memory; Removing The Memory - Dell OptiPlex 5000 Small Form Factor Service Manual

Memory

Removing the memory

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the 2.5-inch
4. Remove the 3.5-inch
5. Remove the hard-drive and optical-drive
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the memory modules and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Carefully spread apart the securing-clips on each end of the memory-module slot.
2. Grasp the memory module near the securing clip, and then gently ease the memory module out of the memory-module 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
NOTE: Repeat step 1 to step 2 to remove any other memory modules installed in your computer.
NOTE: Note the slot and the orientation of the memory module in order to replace it in the correct slot.
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