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Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM
connectors, handle the clips gently.
9. Move the DIMM retaining clips on the side of the DIMM connector to the open
position by pressing the retaining clips away from the center of the DIMM
connector.
10. Using your fingers, lift the DIMM out of the DIMM connector.
11. If you are instructed to return the DIMM, follow all packaging instructions, and
use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Installing a memory module
To install a memory module, complete the following steps:
1. Locate the DIMM connectors on the system board (see “System board internal
connectors” on page 15). Determine the connectors into which you will install
the DIMMs.
2. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector.
3. Touch the static-protective package containing the DIMM to any unpainted
metal surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the
package.
4. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector.
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