Gateway ALR 8300 To Remove DIMMs, Figure 15: Installing the DIMM, Figure 16: Opening the DIMM Socket Clamps

Caution!

Whenever you add or remove memory and start the computer, allow POST to complete the memory test and count, otherwise the CMOS data is not updated for the new memory total.

Caution!

Never try to remove a DIMM without releasing the clamps. You may break the socket, causing serious damage.

4.Insert the DIMM into the socket and align the two notches in the DIMM with the two notches in the DIMM socket (see Figure 15).

Figure 15: Installing the DIMM

5.Gently press the DIMM into the socket until it is securely seated. (Inserting the DIMM automatically locks each of the socket clamps on each end of the DIMM.)

6.Close the case, as described in “Closing the system” on page 7.

7.Reconnect the power cord and turn on the system.

To Remove DIMMs

1.Gently push out first one and then the other plastic socket clamp on each end of the DIMM. The DIMM should pop up slightly from the socket (see Figure 16).

Figure 16: Opening the DIMM Socket Clamps

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