Removal and Replacement Procedures— Microtower (MT)/Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis

6.5 Memory

For more information on the memory in this series of computers, refer to Appendix E, “Memory.”

6.5.1Installing Memory Modules/MT chassis

ÄCAUTION: The memory module sockets have gold metal contacts. When upgrading the memory, it is important to use memory modules with gold metal contacts to prevent corrosion and/or oxidation resulting from having incompatible metals in contact with each other.

ÄCAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional cards. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. Refer to Chapter 5 for more information.

ÄCAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the contacts. Doing so may damage the module.

1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.1, “Preparation for Disassembly”).

2.Remove the access panel (Section 6.2, “Remove the computer access panel and front bezel (MT chassis and SFF chassis)”).

ÅWARNING: To reduce risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to cool before touching.

3.Lay the computer down on its side to make it easier to work on.

4.Open both latches of the memory module socket 1, and insert the memory module into the socket 2. Begin by installing a module into the socket second nearest the preinstalled module, and install the modules following the numerical order of the sockets.

 

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