Service Manual

Figure 38. Installing a memory module
Next steps
1. Install the air shroud.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After you work inside your system.
3. To verify if the memory module has been installed properly, press F2 and browse System Setup Main Menu > System
BIOS > Memory Settings. In the Memory Settings screen, the System Memory Size must reflect the updated capacity of
the installed memory.
4. If the System Memory Size is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Ensure that the
memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets.
5. Run the system memory test in system diagnostics.
Processor and heat sink
Remove the heat sink
Prerequisites
● Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
● Follow the procedure listed in the Before you work inside your system.
● Remove the air shroud.
NOTE:
The heat sink and processor are too hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow
the heat sink and processor to cool down before handling them.
Steps
1. Using a Torx #T20 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws in the order mentioned on the heat sink:
NOTE: The captive screw numbers are marked on the heat sink.
a. Partially loosen the captive screws 1 and 2 (approximately 3 turns).
b. Partially loosen the captive screws 3 and 4 (approximately 3 turns).
c. Loosen the captive screws 1 and 2 completely.
d. Loosen the captive screws 3 and 4 completely.
2. Lift the heat sink from the system.
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Installing and removing system components