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Installing a Memory Module
Removing Memory Riser Boards
NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20
seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. Before
removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power
light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see "System Board
Components."
1
Remove the microprocessor airflow shroud.
2 Remove the memory riser board retention bracket (see the following
figure).
a Lift the retention bracket up to disengage it from the chassis.
b Lift the bracket away from the chassis.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory riser board, press the securing clips
with equal force applied at each end of the memory socket.
3
Remove memory riser board A:
NOTE: To access the securing clips on the system board memory sockets,
it may be necessary to remove the fan for microprocessor 0.
a Press the securing clips of system board memory socket 1 outward
simultaneously until riser board A pops out slightly from the
socket.
slots (2)
securing clips (2)
memory socket