Alienware Aurora R11 Service Manual

Removing the memory modules

The following images indicate the location of the memory modules and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image: Lifting the power-supply unit cage

Image: Removing the memory modules

Lay the computer on the right side.
Press the releasing clip on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the power cables from the graphics card.
Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches to the unlock position.
Lift the power-supply unit cage and rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis.
Push the securing clips away from the memory module.
Grasp the memory module near the securing clip, and then gently ease the memory module out of the memory-module slot.
NOTE Repeat step 5 to step 6 to remove any other memory modules installed in your computer.
CAUTION To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges. Do not touch the components on the memory module.