Discover the process of removing and installing memory modules in a system. Follow the steps to safely release and install memory modules, ensuring proper handling and alignment. Gain insights into maintaining and upgrading system memory.
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
Power off the system and all attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
If applicable, remove the system from the rack.
Remove the system cover.
Remove the air shroud:
Hold the edges of the air shroud, and lift the air shroud out of the system.
For the air shroud on the rear drive module, hold the edges of the air shroud, and lift the air shroud out of the rear drive module.
Removing a memory module:
Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
To release the memory module from the socket, simultaneously press the ejectors on both ends of the memory module socket to fully open.
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memory module or metallic contacts.
Lift the memory module away from the system.
Installing a memory module:
Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memory module or metallic contacts.
If a memory module is installed in the socket, remove it.
NOTE:Ensure the socket ejector latches are fully open before installing the memory module.
Align the edge connector of the memory module with the alignment key of the memory module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module or the memory module socket during installation, do not bend or flex the memory module; insert both ends of the memory module simultaneously.
NOTE:The memory module socket has an alignment key that enables you to install the memory module in the socket in only one orientation.
CAUTION:Do not apply pressure at the center of the memory module; apply pressure at both ends of the memory module evenly.
Press the memory module with your thumbs until the ejectors firmly click into place. When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the levers on the memory module socket align with the levers on the other sockets that have memory modules installed.
