Dell Inspiron 5676, Service Manual

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Removing the memory module
WARNING: 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 .
Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
Remove the right-side cover .
Procedure
1 Lay the computer on the left side and locate the memory card slot on the system board.
2 Using your fingertips, spread apart the securing clip at each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up.
3 Slide and remove the memory module from the memory-module slot.
NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to remove it from the
slot.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges. Do not touch the components
on the memory module.
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