Dell Inspiron 3471, Service Manual

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Removing the memory modules
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After
working inside your computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance .
Prerequisites
1. Remove the computer cover .
2. Remove the front bezel .
3. Remove the fan shroud .
4. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 6 in “ Removing the optical drive ”.
Procedure
1. Using the fingertips, spread apart the securing clip at each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up.
2. Lift the memory module out of the memory-module slot.
NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth alongside the
memory-module slot to remove it
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