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Dimm and ddr dimm – HP Pavilion t338d Desktop PC User Manual

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user’s guide

removing a memory module

1 Turn off the computer and all peripherals.
2 Disconnect the modem/telephone cable.
3 Disconnect the power cord and all other attached cables (such as the

keyboard, mouse, and monitor).

4 Remove the side panel and the fan duct (see “removing the side panel” on

page 131 and “removing the fan duct” on page 132).

5 Locate the memory sockets on the motherboard.
6 Move any cabling out of the way, if necessary.
7 Push down the two retaining clips on the ends of the socket until the memory

module pops out of the socket.

DIMM and
DDR DIMM

WARNING: Do not pull the memory module out of the socket. Use
the retaining clips to eject the module.

8 Holding the memory module by its edges only, lift it away from the socket.

Store it in its antistatic packaging.

To install a new memory module in this socket, see “installing a memory
module” on page 136.