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4 Press down and out on the ejectors on each end of the socket until the
memory module pops out of the socket. See Figure 3-14.
5 Handle each memory module only on either card edge, making sure not
to touch the middle of the memory module.
6 Replace the system-board assembly. See "Installing a System-Board
Assembly" on page 69.
7 Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and turn the system on,
including any attached peripherals.
Installing the Memory Modules
WARNING: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time aft er the
system has been powered down. Allow time for t he memory modules to cool
before handling them. Handle the memory mod ules by the card edges and avoid
touching the components on the memory modul e.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a cert ified service technician. You
should only perform troubleshooting and simple rep airs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the o nline or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is n ot authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safet y instructions that came with
the product.
1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and
disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.
2 Remove the system-board assembly. See "Removing a System-Board
Assembly" on page 68.
3 Locate the memory module sockets. See Figure 3-13.
4 Press the ejectors on the memory module socket down and out, as
shown in Figure 3-14, to allow the memory module to be inserted into
the socket.
5 Handle each memory module only on either card edge, making sure not
to touch the middle of the memory module.