Alienware M18X R2 owner manual Removing the Memory Modules

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Procedure

1To remove memory module(s) from connectors DIMM A and DIMM B, go to step 3.

2To remove memory module(s) from connectors DIMM C and DIMM D:

a Remove the center control cover. See "Removing the Center Control Cover" on page 26.

b Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 32.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.

3Using your fingertips, spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory- module connector until the memory module pops up.

4Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.

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memory-module connector

2 securing clips (2)

 

 

 

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memory module

 

 

 

 

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Contents Alienware M18x R2 2012 Rev. A01 Contents Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Memory Modules Removing the Optical Drive Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan 105 Before You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected DevicesRecommended Tools After Working Inside Your ComputerRemoving the Battery Pack ProcedureReplacing the Battery Pack PostrequisitesRemoving the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover Removing the mSATA Card Replacing the mSATA Card Battery Removing the Coin-CellProcedure Replacing the Coin-Cell Removing the Hard Drives Removing the Hard Drives Number of drives Dimensions supported Connect to Replacing the Hard DrivesRemoving the Center Control CoverPage Removing the Center Control Cover Replacing the Center Control Removing the Power-Button BoardReplacing the Power-Button Removing the Keyboard Procedure Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Macro Keyboard Page Replacing the Macro Keyboard Removing the Memory ModulesRemoving the Memory Modules Replacing the Memory Replacing the Memory Modules Assembly Removing the DisplayRemoving the Display Assembly Page Removing the Display Assembly Page Replacing the Display Removing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest Page Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Status-Light Page Replacing the Status-Light Removing the Speakers Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers Removing the I/O Board Procedure Replacing the I/O Board Removing the Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive Page Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Video-Card Heat-Sink FansRemoving the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fans Replacing the Video-Card Heat-Sinks Primary video-card heat-sink Replacing the Video-Card Heat-Sinks Removing the Video Cards Primay Video Card Replacing the Video Cards Removing the Processor Heat-Sink FanReplacing the Processor Heat-Sink Procedure Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Module Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Removing the System Board Procedure Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the Bios Removing the Wireless Mini-CardRemoving the Wireless Mini-Card Replacing the Wireless Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card Removing the Subwoofer Removing the Subwoofer Replacing the Subwoofer Replacing the Subwoofer System Setup OverviewSystem Setup Screens Discrete Graphics Sata Hard Drive 101 DMC Boot Sequence Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Flashing the Bios