Dell R805 Installing and Removing a Memory Module Memory module, Socket Alignment keys

6Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment key on the memory module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.

NOTE: The memory module socket has two alignment keys that allows you to install the memory module in the socket in only one way.

Figure 3-25. Installing and Removing a Memory Module

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1	memory module	2	memory module socket ejectors (2)
3	socket	4	alignment keys (2)

7Press 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.

8Repeat step 3 through step 7 of this procedure to install the remaining memory modules.

9Replace the memory cooling shroud. See "Installing the Processor Cooling Shroud" on page 96.

NOTICE: Never operate your system with the memory cooling shroud removed. Overheating of the system can develop quickly resulting in a shutdown of the system and the loss of data.

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