Maintenance and Service Guide: 8200 Elite Series Convertible Minitower, 8200 Elite Series Microtower, 8200 Elite Series Convertible Small Form Factor, 8200 Elite Series Convertible Ultra-slim Desktop, 6200 Pro Series Microtower

Installing DIMMs
CAUTION: You must disconnect the power cord and wait approximately 30 seconds for the power
to drain before adding or removing memory modules. Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is
always supplied to the memory modules as long as the computer is plugged into an active AC outlet.
Adding or removing memory modules while voltage is present may cause irreparable damage to the
memory modules or system board.
The memory module sockets have gold-plated metal contacts. When upgrading the memory, it is
important to use memory modules with gold-plated metal contacts to prevent corrosion and/or
oxidation resulting from having incompatible metals in contact with each other.
Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional cards. Before
beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a
grounded metal object. For more information, refer to
Electrostatic Discharge Information on page 60.
When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the contacts. Doing so may damage
the module.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 73).
2. Remove the computer access panel (
Computer Access Panel on page 74).
3. Open both latches of the memory module socket (1), and insert the memory module into the
socket (2).
Figure 6-7 Installing a DIMM
NOTE: A memory module can be installed in only one way. Match the notch on the module
with the tab on the memory socket.
Populate the black DIMM sockets before the white DIMM sockets.
For maximum performance, populate the sockets so that the memory capacity is spread as
equally as possible between Channel A and Channel B. Refer to
Populating DIMM Sockets
on page 80 for more information.
4. Push the module down into the socket, ensuring that the module is fully inserted and properly
seated. Make sure the latches are in the closed position (3).
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