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Replacing a Memory Module - parts

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2. Grasp the module at the side edges and pull it straight away from the connector. Place the module into anti-static packaging such as an anti- static bag. DIMM A NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory-module retaining clips. 1. To remove the DIMM A module, spread away the retaining clips from the side edges of the memory module and lift the free edge of the module so that it sits at about a 30-degree angle to the system board. 2. Grasp the module at the side edges and pull it straight away from the connector. Place the module into anti-static packaging such as an anti- static bag. Replacing a Memory Module DIMM A The DIMM A socket is the one closest to the system board. If a memory module is installed in the DIMM B socket, it must be removed before a memory module in the DIMM A socket can be replaced. 1. Ground yourself by touching a bare-metal part in the computer chassis. 2. Remove the memory module from its anti-static packaging and, grasping the module at the side edges, align the slot in the module edge connector with the key in the DIMM A socket connector. 3. Slide the memory module into the socket connector at a 30-degree angle to the system board until it is fully seated. 4. Push the long edge of the memory module down until retaining clips lock the module into place. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the retaining clips will not hold the module securely and the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure.

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2.
Grasp the module at the side edges and pull it straight away from the connector. Place the module into anti-static packaging such as an anti- static bag.
DIMM A
1.
To remove the DIMM A module, spread away the retaining clips from the side edges of the memory module and lift the free edge of the module so that it
sits at about a 30-degree angle to the system board.
2.
Grasp the module at the side edges and pull it straight away from the connector. Place the module into anti-static packaging such as an anti- static bag.
Replacing a Memory Module
DIMM A
The DIMM A socket is the one closest to the system board. If a memory module is installed in the DIMM B socket, it must be removed before a memory module
in the DIMM A socket can be replaced.
1.
Ground yourself by touching a bare-metal part in the computer chassis.
2.
Remove the memory module from its anti-static packaging and, grasping the module at the side edges, align the slot in the module edge connector with
the key in the DIMM A socket connector.
3.
Slide the memory module into the socket connector at a 30-degree angle to the system board until it is fully seated.
4.
Push the long edge of the memory module down until retaining clips lock the module into place.
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory-module retaining clips.
NOTE:
If the memory module is not installed properly, the retaining clips will not hold the module securely and the computer may not boot properly. No
error message indicates this failure.