Dell Alienware M17x Service Manual - Page 29

Replacing the Memory Module(s

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5. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the spring-locks on the memory module connector until the module pops up. 6. Remove the memory module. 5 4 3 2 1 CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the lower connector before you install a module in the upper connector. 1. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory module connector. 2. Insert the module into the memory module connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the module and reinstall it. CAUTION: If the memory module door is difficult to close, remove the memory module and reinstall it. Forcing the memory module door to close may damage your computer. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 1 memory module 2 spring locks (2) 3 memory module connector 4 tab 5 notch 029 /029

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CHAPTER 7: MEMORY MODULE(S)
Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the spring-locks on the memory
5.
module connector until the module pops up.
Remove the memory module.
6.
1
2
4
5
3
1
memory module
4
tab
2
spring locks (2)
5
notch
3
memory module connector
Replacing the Memory Module(s)
CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors,
install a memory module in the lower connector before you install a
module in the upper connector.
Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory module
1.
connector.
Insert the module into the memory module connector at a 45-degree angle,
2.
and press the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the
click, remove the module and reinstall it.
CAUTION: If the memory module door is difficult to close, remove the
memory module and reinstall it. Forcing the memory module door to
close may damage your computer.
NOTE:
If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may
not boot.