Inside View Of Your Computer; Removing And Replacing Memory Module(S) - Dell Alienware Aurora R3 Manual

Inside View of Your Computer

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1 memory module(s) 2
3 optical drives (3) 4
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graphics cards (2)
hard drives (4)

Removing and Replacing Memory Module(s)

To remove the memory module(s):
1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page
2. Remove the side panel (see "Removing and Replacing the Side Panel" on
page 36).
3. Locate the memory module connectors on the system board (see "Inside
View of Your Computer" on page 37).
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.
4. Spread apart the securing clips at both ends of the memory module
connector.
5. Lift the memory module off the memory module connector. If the memory
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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