2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 43.

3Locate the memory module sockets. See "System Board Connectors" on page 118.

4Press the ejectors on the memory module socket down and out, as shown in Figure 3-21,to allow the memory module to be inserted into the socket.

Figure 3-21. Installing and Removing a Memory Module

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memory module socket

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ejectors (2)

 

 

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alignment keys (2)

 

 

 

 

5Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment keys on the memory module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.

NOTE: The memory module socket has alignment keys that ensure correct insertion of the memory module in the socket.

6Press down on the memory module with your thumbs while pulling up on the ejectors with your index fingers to lock the memory module into the socket.

When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the ejectors on the memory module socket align with the ejectors on the other sockets that have memory modules installed.

7Repeat this procedure to install the remaining memory modules. See Table 3-2for sample memory configurations.

8Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 47.9Stand the system upright.

10Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

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