Dell Vostro 5890, Service Manual

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Memory module
Removing the memory modules
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer .
2. Remove the side cover .
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. Pull the securing clips from both sides of the memory module until the memory module pops up.
3. Slide and remove the memory module from the memory-module slot.
NOTE: Repeat step 2 to step 4 to remove any other memory modules installed in your computer.
NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to remove it from
the slot.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges. Do not touch the
components on the memory module.
18 Disassembly and reassembly