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Solid-state drive, Removing the solid-state drive

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2. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot. 3. Insert the memory module into the memory-module slot and press the memory module down until it snaps into position and the securing clips lock in place. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges. Do not touch the components on the memory module. NOTE: Repeat step 1 to step 3 to replace any other memory modules installed in your computer. 4. Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis. 5. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the locked position. NOTE: Use slots XMM1 and XMM2 if you need to use two memory modules. For more information, see system-board components. The following table lists the available memory configuration matrix: Table 2. Memory configuration matrix Configuration 8 GB XMP 16 GB XMP 64 GB XMP 16 GB XMP 32 GB XMP 64 GB XMP XMM1 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 8 GB 16 GB 16 GB XMM2 32 GB 8 GB 16 GB 16 GB Slot XMM3 16 GB XMM4 16 GB Next steps 1. Remove the left-side cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Solid-state drive Removing the solid-state drive Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive. NOTE: To avoid data loss, do not remove the drive while the computer is in sleep or on state. 2. Remove the left-side cover. 3. Remove the single-graphics card or dual-graphics card, as applicable. About this task The following images indicate the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. 46

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2.
Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot.
3.
Insert the memory module into the memory-module slot and press the memory module down until it snaps into position and the
securing clips lock in place.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges. Do not touch the
components on the memory module.
NOTE: Repeat step 1 to step 3 to replace any other memory modules installed in your computer.
4.
Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis.
5.
Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the locked position.
NOTE: Use slots XMM1 and XMM2 if you need to use two memory modules. For more information, see
system-board
components
.
The following table lists the available memory configuration matrix:
Table 2. Memory configuration matrix
Configuration
Slot
XMM1
XMM2
XMM3
XMM4
8 GB XMP
8 GB
16 GB XMP
16 GB
64 GB XMP
32 GB
32 GB
16 GB XMP
8 GB
8 GB
32 GB XMP
16 GB
16 GB
64 GB XMP
16 GB
16 GB
16 GB
16 GB
Next steps
1.
Remove the
left-side cover
.
2.
Follow the procedure in
After working inside your computer
.
Solid-state drive
Removing the solid-state drive
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.
NOTE: To avoid data loss, do not remove the drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
2.
Remove the
left-side cover
.
3.
Remove the
single-graphics card
or
dual-graphics card
, as applicable.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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