Figure 56. Installing a memory module
Next steps
1. Install the air shroud.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
3. Press F2 to enter System Setup, and check the System Memory setting.
The System Memory Size indicates the installed memory.
4. If the System Memory Size is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Ensure that the
memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets.
5. Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics.
Processor and heat sink
Removing the heat sink
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the air shroud.
NOTE:
The heat sink and processor are too hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the
heat sink and processor to cool down before handling them.
Steps
1. Using a Torx #T20 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws in the order mentioned on the heat sink:
NOTE: The captive screw numbers are marked on the heat sink.
a. Partially loosen the captive screws 1 and 2 (approximately 3 turns).
b. Partially loosen the captive screws 3 and 4 (approximately 3 turns).
c. Loosen the captive screws 1 and 2 completely.
d. Loosen the captive screws 3 and 4 completely.
2. Lift the heat sink from the system.
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