RIMMs
To remove a Rambus in-line memory module (RIMM), perform the following steps.
1. Remove the computer cover according to the instructions in "
Computer Cover
."
2. Press the securing clips outward simultaneously until the RIMM disengages and pops out slightly from the socket (see
Figure 30
).
Figure 30. RIMM Removal
To install a RIMM, perform the following steps.
1. Remove the computer cover according to the instructions in "
Computer Cover
."
FAN_SYS
Microprocessor fan connector
HD_LED
Hard-disk drive LED connector
IDE
n
EIDE interface connector
KYB
Keyboard connector
LINE_IN
External microphone connector
LINE_OUT
External speaker connector
MOUSE
Mouse connector
PANEL
Control panel connector
PARALLEL
Parallel port connector
PCI
n
PCI expansion-card connector
POWER_1
Main power input connector
POWER_2
3.3-V power input connector
RIMM
x
_
y
RIMM socket
SERIAL 1/2
Serial port connectors
SLOT1_PRI
Primary microprocessor connector
SLOT1_SEC
Secondary microprocessor connector
STANDBY
Standby power LED
STR_LED
Suspend-to-RAM LED
USB
USB connectors
TAPI
Telephony connector
WOL
Remote Wakeup on LAN power connector
CAUTION: Before you remove the computer cover, see "
Precautionary Measures
."
CAUTION: To avoid the possibility of electric shock, turn off the computer and any peripherals, disconnect them from their
electrical outlets, and then wait at least 5 seconds before you remove the computer cover.
CAUTION: The RIMMs can get extremely hot during system operation. To avoid dangerous burns, be sure that the RIMMs
have had sufficient time to cool before you touch them.
NOTE: Before disconnecting a peripheral from the system or removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby
power LED on the system board has turned off. For the location of this LED, see
Figure 28
.
1
Securing clips (2)
CAUTION: To avoid the possibility of electric shock, turn off the computer and any peripherals, disconnect them from their
electrical outlets, and then wait at least 5 seconds before you remove the computer cover. Also, before you upgrade memory,
see the other precautions in "
Precautionary Measures
.
"