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i.MX6UL/i.MX6ULL SODIMM SOM Hardware User Guide
5.
APPENDIX I
5.1
Guidelines to insert the SODIMM SOM into Carrier board
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Make sure that power is not provided to the Carrier board.
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Insert the SODIMM SOM into the socket at a slight angle (approximately 30 degrees). Note that the socket and
SOM are both keyed, which means the module can be installed one way only.
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To seat the SODIMM SOM into the socket, apply firm, even pressure to each end of the module until you feel
it slip down into the socket.
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With the SODIMM SOM properly seated in the socket, rotate the SOM downward, as indicated in the
illustration. Continue pressing downward until the clips at each end of the socket lock into position.
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Once the SOM has been installed, Carrier board can be Powered ON with 5V power supply.
Figure 10: SODIMM SOM Insertion procedure
5.2
Guidelines to remove the SODIMM SOM from Carrier board
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Make sure that power is not provided to the Carrier board.
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When you remove the SODIMM SOM, pull away the retention clips (A) on each side of the SOM.
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The SODIMM SOM pops up. Grasp the edge of the SOM (B) and gently pull the SOM out of the connector.
Figure 11: SODIMM SOM Removal procedure
