194 hp media center pc user’s guide
Removing a memory module
1 Remove the fan duct. See “Removing the Fan 
Duct” on page 184.
2 Locate the memory sockets on the 
motherboard. Move any cabling out of the 
way, if necessary.
3 Push down the two retaining clips on the ends 
of the socket until the memory module pops 
out of the socket.
4 Holding the memory module by its top edge 
or side edges only, lift it away from the socket. 
Store it in antistatic packaging.
Installing a memory module
1 Push down the two retaining clips on the ends 
of the memory socket.
2 Holding the new memory module by its top 
edge or side edges only, remove it from the 
antistatic packaging.
3 Position the memory module in alignment with 
the socket (the one or two small notches on the 
lower edge of the module fit into the raised 
bumps in the socket). Push straight down on 
top of the memory module until it is fully 
seated in the socket. The socket retaining clips 
automatically lock it into position when the 
memory module is fully seated.
4 Replace the fan duct. See “Replacing the Fan 
Duct” on page 184.
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Do not pull the 
memory module out 
of the socket. Use the 
retaining clips to eject 
the module.
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Avoid touching the 
memory chips or the 
gold contacts on the 
module.