Removing a memory module
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 If applicable, remove the air shroud.
WARNING: Allow the memory modules to cool after you power o the system. Handle the memory modules by the card edges
and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the memory module.
Steps
1 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.
2 Push the ejectors outward on both ends of the memory module socket to release the memory module from the socket.
3 Lift and remove the memory module from the system.
Figure 40. Removing a memory module
Next step
1 Install the memory module.
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Installing a memory module
Installing a memory module
Prerequisite
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Steps
1 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.
84 Installing and removing system components