IBM x3755 Installation Guide - Page 25

Do not press the DIMM at one end into the connector; then, press the other

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Air baffle 7. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector. 8. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server; then, remove the DIMM from the package. 9. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the slot. DIMM Retaining clip 10. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the slots at the ends of the DIMM connector. 11. Using two hands, firmly but gently press on the top edge of the DIMM and push the DIMM straight down into the connector. The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the DIMM is seated in the connector. Make sure that the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector. Attention: Observe the following precautions: v Do not press the DIMM at one end into the connector; then, press the other end into the connector. This might cause damage to the DIMM and the connector. v Do not apply pressure to components on the DIMM. This might cause permanent damage to the device. 12. Repeat steps 7 through 11 to install the second DIMM in the pair and for each additional pair that you install. Chapter 2. Installing options 13

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Air baffle
7.
Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector.
8.
Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted
metal surface on the outside of the server; then, remove the DIMM from the
package.
9.
Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the slot.
DIMM
Retaining
clip
10.
Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the
slots at the ends of the DIMM connector.
11.
Using two hands, firmly but gently press on the top edge of the DIMM and
push the DIMM straight down into the connector. The retaining clips snap into
the locked position when the DIMM is seated in the connector. Make sure that
the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector.
Attention:
Observe the following precautions:
v
Do not press the DIMM at one end into the connector; then, press the other
end into the connector. This might cause damage to the DIMM and the
connector.
v
Do not apply pressure to components on the DIMM. This might cause
permanent damage to the device.
12.
Repeat steps 7 through 11 to install the second DIMM in the pair and for each
additional pair that you install.
Chapter 2. Installing options
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