Owners Manual

Steps
1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the
memory module or metallic contacts.
2. To release the memory module from the socket, simultaneously press the ejectors on both ends of the memory module
socket.
3. Lift and remove the memory module from the system.
Figure 12. Removing the memory module
a. memory module
b. memory module socket
c. memory module socket ejector (2)
Next steps
1. Install the memory module.
NOTE: If you are removing the memory module permanently, install a memory module blank.
2. Install the cooling shroud.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related references
Safety instructions on page 48
Related tasks
Before working inside your system on page 49
After working inside your system on page 49
Installing memory modules
Prerequisites
NOTE:
The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the memory
modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components
or metallic contacts on the memory module.
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