Owners Manual

Removing a memory module
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.
3. If installed, remove the air shroud.
WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered off. Allow
the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid
touching the components or metallic contacts on the memory module.
Steps
1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
2. To release the memory module from the socket, simultaneously press the ejectors on both ends of the memory module
socket.
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the
memory module or metallic contacts.
3. Lift the memory module away from the system.
Figure 77. Removing a memory module
Next steps
1. Replace the memory module.
Installing a memory module
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 27.
3. If installed, remove the air shroud.
WARNING:
The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow
the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid
touching the components or metallic contacts on the memory module.
Steps
1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
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