Cisco Systems ME 6500 manual Connector edge of the Dimm into the socket connector

Chapter 4 Removal and Replacement Procedures

Upgrading the Memory

Figure 4-6 Releasing the DIMM Socket Spring Clips

Pull the tabs away with your thumbs, bracing your forefingers against the rails. The memory module will be released. Then raise the memory module to

a vertical position.

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Step 7 Holding the old DRAM DIMM by its edges, gently rock and lift the DIMM to disconnect it from the DIMM socket. (See Figure 4-7.) Immediately place the old DRAM DIMM on an antistatic mat or place it in an antistatic bag.

Figure 4-7 Handling the DRAM DIMM

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Step 8	Carefully remove the new DRAM DIMM from its shipping packaging.
Step 9	Holding the new DRAM DIMM between your thumbs and forefingers, with the connector edge (the
	metal fingers) down, carefully slide the DIMM into the DIMM socket. Make sure that you fully insert
	the connector edge of the DIMM into the socket connector.
	Note A notch (key) is located on the left connector edge of the DIMM. This notch key ensures that
		the DIMM is correctly oriented in the socket.

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