Dell Vostro 3681, Service Manual

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Next steps
1. Install the HDD/ODD bracket .
2. Install the 3.5 in. HDD .
3. Install the side cover .
4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer .
Memory module
Removing the memory modules
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer .
2. Remove the side cover .
3. Remove the HDD/ODD bracket .
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the memory modules and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure:
Steps
1. Lay the chassis on the right side.
2. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing-clips on each end of the memory-module slot.
3. Grasp the memory module near the securing clip, and then gently ease the memory module out of the memory-module slot.
NOTE: Repeat step 2 to step 4 to remove any other memory modules installed in your computer.
NOTE: Note the slot and the orientation of the memory module in order to replace it in the correct slot.
NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to remove it from
the slot.
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