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3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the system-board tray cover” on page 27).
4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted
metal surface on the outside of the system-board tray; then, remove the DIMM
from the package.
Attention: To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the
DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently.
5. Remove the dimm filler and the dimm clip.
6. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector. Make sure that
both of the retaining clips are in the fully open position.
Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM
connectors, open and close the clips gently.
Retaining
clip
DIMM
Water loop
7. Orient the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector on
the system board.
8. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the
slots at the ends of the DIMM connector.
9. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure
on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the
locked position when the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector.
Note: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM
has not been correctly inserted; open the retaining clips, remove the
DIMM, and then reinsert it.
10. Repeat steps
7
to
9
for the DIMM filler.
Retaining
clip
DIMM filler
Water loop
11. Install the DIMM clip.
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