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Rimm Removal, Important, Caution, Warning

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3-32 Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Maintenance and Service Guide RIMM Removal To remove a RIMM memory module: IMPORTANT: Before installing additional RIMMs, read the previous section, "Important Guidelines for RIMM Installation." 1. Perform the steps in the "Service Preparations" section as previously shown. CAUTION: Before removing the workstation access panel, ensure that the workstation is turned off, all cables are disconnected from the back of the workstation, and the power cord is disconnected from the grounded AC outlet. 2. Remove the workstation access panel. WARNING: RIMMs can reach a temperature of 212°F (100°C) in a matter of minutes. Caution should be exercised whenever removing or replacing these components. 3. Press outward on both latches of the RIMM at the same time 1. This releases the module and pushes it partially out of the socket. 4. Lift the module from the socket 2. 1 2 1 Figure 3-29. Removing a memory module NOTE: The system recognizes memory upgrades and automatically reconfigures the workstation.

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Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Maintenance and Service Guide
RIMM Removal
To remove a RIMM memory module:
IMPORTANT:
Before installing additional RIMMs, read the previous section, “Important Guidelines for
RIMM Installation.”
1.
Perform the steps in the “Service Preparations” section as previously shown.
CAUTION:
Before removing the workstation access panel, ensure that the workstation is
turned off, all cables are disconnected from the back of the workstation, and the power cord is
disconnected from the grounded AC outlet.
2.
Remove the workstation access panel.
WARNING:
RIMMs can reach a temperature of 212
°
F (100
°
C) in a matter of minutes. Caution
should be exercised whenever removing or replacing these components.
3.
Press outward on both latches of the RIMM at the same time
1
. This releases the module
and pushes it partially out of the socket.
4.
Lift the module from the socket
2
.
2
1
1
Figure 3-29.
Removing a memory module
NOTE:
The system recognizes memory upgrades and automatically reconfigures the workstation.