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Dissasembly and Reassembly 4-13

Installing DIMMs

1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power

source.

2. Open and remove the front door and remove the left side panel as described

earlier in this chapter.

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CAUTION

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.
Hold DIMMs only by their edges.

3. Holding the DIMM module only by the edges, remove it from its antistatic

package.

4. Position the DIMM so that the two notches in the bottom edge of the DIMM

align with the keyed socket. See Figure 4-10.

Figure 4-10. Inserting Memory DIMMs

5. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket, and press down firmly

on the DIMM until it seats correctly.

6. Gently push the plastic ejector levers on the socket ends to the upright

position.

7. Repeat the steps to install each additional DIMM.

8. Replace the left side panel, the front door, plug in the system power cord,

and turn on the system.