Dell T710 owner manual Removing Memory Modules

14Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.

15Turn on the system and attached peripherals.

16Press <F2> to enter the System Setup program, and check the System Memory setting on the main System Setup screen.

The system should have already changed the value to reflect the newly installed memory.

17If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Repeat step 5 through step 8 of this procedure, checking to ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets.

18Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 181.

Removing Memory Modules

WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.

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.

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

2Rotate the system feet inward and lay the system on a flat surface.

3Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.

4Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 87.

5Locate the memory module sockets. See Figure 6-1.

6Press down and out on the ejectors on each end of the socket until the memory module pops out of the socket. See Figure 3-11.

CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the components on the module.

7Install the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on page 88.

8Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.

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