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Removing a DIMM, Installing a DDR2 DIMM

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2.5.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DDR2 DIMM: 1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place 3 and the DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.3 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DDR2 DIMM. 2 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock 1 the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation

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Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.5.3
Removing a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DDR2 DIMM.
1.
Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.
2.
Remove the DIMM from the socket.
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
2.5.2
Installing a DDR2 DIMM
3.
Insert the DIMM into the socket until
the retaining clips snap back in place
and the DIMM is properly seated.
A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
DO NOT
force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other
system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the
motherboard and the components.
To install a DDR2 DIMM:
1.
Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket
by pressing the retaining clips
outward.
2.
Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the socket.
Locked Retaining Clip
DDR2 DIMM notch
Unlocked retaining clip
1
DDR2 DIMM notch
2
1
1
1
2
3