Dell EMC PowerEdge T140 - Installing a 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.
NOTE: If you are removing the memory module permanently, install a memory module blank. The procedure to install a
memory module blank is similar to that of the memory module.
Figure 24. Removing a memory module
Next step
1 Replace a memory module.
Installing a memory module
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
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.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module or the memory module socket during installation, do not bend or ex
the memory module; insert both ends of the memory module simultaneously.
2 Open the ejectors on the memory module socket outward to allow the memory module to be inserted into the socket.
3 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
: Do not apply pressure at the center of the memory module; apply pressure at both ends of the memory module
evenly.
NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that enables you to install the memory module in the socket in only
one orientation.
4 Press the memory module with your thumbs until the socket levers rmly click into place.
Installing and removing system components
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