Next step
1
Follow the procedures in
After working inside your system
System memory
Removing a memory module
Prerequisites
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2
Follow the procedures in
Before working inside your system
3
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.
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 32. Removing a memory module
Next step
1
Install the memory module, or if you are removing a memory module permanently, install a memory module blank.
NOTE:
The procedure to install a memory module blank is similar to the procedure to install a memory module.
Installing a memory module
Prerequisites
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2
Follow the procedures in
Before working inside your system
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Disassembly and reassembly
