HP Pavilion a6000 Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 27

Removing a Memory Module - pc motherboard

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Removing a Memory Module 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to remove the side panel. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Gently lay the PC on its side. 3 Locate the memory sockets on the motherboard. CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the contacts. Doing so may damage the module. 4 Move any cabling out of the way, if necessary. 5 Push down the two retaining clips on the ends of the memory socket until the memory module pops out of the socket. WARNING: Do not pull the memory module out of the socket. Use the retaining clips to remove the module. 6 Lift the memory module from the memory socket. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 23

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Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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Removing a Memory Module
1
Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to remove the side panel. See
“Opening and Closing the PC” on page 1.
2
Gently lay the PC on its side.
3
Locate the memory sockets on the motherboard.
4
Move any cabling out of the way, if necessary.
5
Push down the two retaining clips on the ends of the memory socket until the memory
module pops out of the socket.
6
Lift the memory module from the memory socket.
CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of
the contacts. Doing so may damage the module.
WARNING: Do not pull the memory module out of the socket. Use the retaining
clips to remove the module.