CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, memory-module blanks must be installed in any memory socket that is not occupied. Remove memory-module blanks only if you intend to install memory in those sockets.

1.Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.

2.Open the system.

3.Remove the cooling shroud.

4.Locate the appropriate memory module socket(s).

CAUTION: Handle each memory module only on either card edge, making sure not to touch the middle of the memory module.

5.Press down and out on the ejectors on each end of the socket until the memory module pops out of the socket.

Figure 11. Removing and Installing a Memory Module

1.memory module

2.memory-module socket ejectors (2)

3.alignment key

6.Install memory-module blanks in vacant memory-module socket(s) to ensure proper system cooling.

7.Install the cooling shroud.

8.Close the system.

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

Installing Memory Modules

WARNING: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components on the memory module.

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