Memory; Removing The Memory - Dell OptiPlex Small Form Factor Plus 7010 Owner's Manual

Memory

Removing the memory

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the front bezel.
4. Remove the 2.5-inch hard drive
5. Remove the 3.5-inch hard drive
6. Remove the disk-drive
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the memory modules and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Use your fingertips to 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.
NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to remove it from
the slot.
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