Dell Alienware M15x Manual - Page 46

memory module connector, spring locks 2, notch, captive screws 2

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3. Loosen the two captive screws and remove the memory module door. 1 2 1 2 3 1 memory module door 2 captive screws (2) 4. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the memory module connector's spring-locks until the module pops up. 5. Remove the memory module. 46 CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 5 4 1 memory module connector 2 notch 3 tab 4 spring locks (2) 5 memory module To replace the memory modules, perform the removal steps in reverse order. While inserting the memory module into the connector align the notch on the memory module to the tab on the memory module connector. NOTE: Install the memory module first in the bottom connector and then in the top connector. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.

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CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
1
2
4
3
5
1
memory module connector
4
spring locks (2)
2
notch
5
memory module
3
tab
To replace the memory modules, perform the removal steps in reverse order.
While inserting the memory module into the connector align the notch on the
memory module to the tab on the memory module connector.
NOTE:
Install the memory module first in the bottom connector and then
in the top connector.
NOTE:
If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may
not boot.
Loosen the two captive screws and remove the memory module door.
3.
2
1
1
memory module door
2
captive screws (2)
Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the memory module
4.
connector’s spring-locks until the module pops up.
Remove the memory module.
5.