68 Installing Upgrades
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Removing a Memory Module
NOTICE: Before disconnecting a peripheral from the system or removing a
component from the system board, verify that the standby power indicator on
the system board has turned off. To locate this indicator, see "System Board
Components."
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the securing clips
with equal force applied at each end of the socket.
1Press the securing clips at each end of the socket outward
simultaneously until the module pops out slightly from the socket (see
the following figure).
2Lift the module away from the socket.
NOTE: If you remove a module (RIMM or CRIMM), you must install another
module in the empty socket before turning on the computer.
Removing a Memory Module
Installing a Memory Module
1Press the securing clips at each end of the socket outward until they
snap open (see the following figure).
2Align the slots on the bottom of the module with the two ridges inside
the socket.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight
down into the socket with equal force applied at each end of the module.
securing clips (2)