Removing the Memory Module

See Figure 4-8.

1.Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.”

2.Remove the left side cover (page 80).

3.Remove the rail.

4.Holding the module by its top edge or upper corners, carefully rock it back and forth until the edge connector pulls free.

5.Store the module in an antistatic protective wrapper, or place it Socket side up on a nonconductive, static-free surface.

6.Install the rail.

Installing the RPX Module

See Figure 4-9.

1.Observe the warnings and cautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.”

2.Remove the left side cover (page 80).

3.Remove the RPX rail.

4.Being careful not to touch the components or gold edge connectors on the RPX module, remove it from its protective wrapper and place it component side up on a nonconductive, static-free surface.

5.Record the module serial number in your equipment log.

6.Plug in the RPX battery.

7.Hold the module by its top edge or upper corners, and firmly press it into the connector (Figure 4-9) on the system board.

8.Install the rail.

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Intel MB440LX manual Removing the Memory Module, Installing the RPX Module