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Removing a Memory Module

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Removing a Memory Module Warning: The presence of 5 V standby power might result in damage to your hardware unless you disconnect the power cord from the wall before opening the computer. Before you begin Read "Electrical Safety" on page 4 and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. Turn off the computer and all other connected devices. Lay the computer on its side. Carefully rotate the feet a quarter turn, so they do not support the weight of the computer while it is on the side. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer and remove the computer cover (see "Disconnecting Cables and Removing the Side Cover" on page 7). 1 To locate the memory connectors inside your computer, see "Identifying Parts on the System Board" on page 15. 2 At both ends of the memory module connector, push outward on the retaining clips until the module is loosened. Note: Be careful not to push too hard on the retaining clips because the module may abruptly eject from the connector. 3 Lift the memory module out of the connector. 4 Store the module in a static-protective package. 20 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer

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Removing a Memory Module
Warning:
The presence of 5 V standby power might result in damage to your
hardware unless you disconnect the power cord from the wall before opening the
computer.
Before you begin
±
Read “Electrical Safety” on page
4 and “Handling Static-Sensitive Devices”
on page
5.
±
Turn off the computer and all other connected devices.
±
Lay the computer on its side.
Carefully rotate the feet a quarter turn, so
they do not support the weight of the computer while it is on the side.
±
Disconnect all cables attached to the computer and remove the computer
cover (see “Disconnecting Cables and Removing the Side Cover” on page
7).
1
To locate the memory connectors inside your computer, see “Identifying Parts
on the System Board” on page
15.
2
At both ends of the memory module connector, push outward on the retaining
clips until the module is loosened.
Note:
Be careful not to push too hard on the retaining clips because the
module may abruptly eject from the connector.
3
Lift the memory module out of the connector.
4
Store the module in a static-protective package.
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Installing Options in Your Personal Computer