Dell PowerVault 715N (Rackmount NAS Appliance) - Manual (Page 28)

3. Locate the memory module sockets in which you want to install a memory module.
Figure 13 shows the location of the memory module sockets.
4. Press down and outward on the ejectors on the memory module socket, as shown in Figure 14 , to allow the
memory module to be inserted into the socket.
Figure 14. Adding or Removing a Memory Module
1 Memory module socket ejectors (2)
2 Memory module
5. Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment keys of the memory module socket, and then insert
the memory module in the socket.
The memory module socket has two alignment keys that allow the memory module to be installed in the socket in
only one way.
6. Press down on the memory module with your thumbs while pulling up on the ejectors with your index fingers to
lock the memory module into the socket (see Figure 14 ).
7. When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the ejectors on the memory module socket align with
the ejectors on the other sockets with memory modules installed.
8. Repeat steps 4–7 to install the remaining memory modules.
9. Perform steps 5–10 of the procedure, " Performing a Memory Upgrade ."
Removing Memory Modules
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, you must turn off the system and disconnect it from its
power source. For more information, see the safety instructions in your System Information document.
CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System
Information document.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the power cord from its power source.
2. Remove the system cover .
3. Locate the memory module sockets in which you want to remove a memory module.
Figure 13 shows the location of the memory module sockets.
4. Press down and outward on the ejectors on each end of the socket until the memory module pops out of the socket
(see Figure 14 ).
Microprocessor
To take advantage of future options in speed and functionality, you can replace the microprocessor.
Each microprocessor and its associated Level 2 cache are contained in a pin grid array (PGA) package that is installed in a
ZIF socket on the system board. The following subsection describes how to install or remove the microprocessor.
Microprocessor Replacement