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Upgrading Your System 4-27
Installing DIMMs
1.
Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed at the beginning of this
chapter.
2.
If tower-based system, unlock (if locked) the mechanical lock at the top of
the front door and open the door.
3.
Power off the system. Ensure the power cords are unplugged from the AC
wall outlet.
4.
Remove the BSU front bezel. See Installing/Removing the BSU Front Bezel
and Top Cover earlier in this chapter.
5.
Remove the memory board cover by pulling its plastic snap fastener out.
Grasp the right side of the memory board cover and swing it left away from
the chassis to remove it. Set the memory board cover aside for installation
later. See Figure 4-30.
Figure 4-30. Removing the Memory Board Cover
6.
The memory board is secured to the chassis by two fasteners (one on each
front corner of the board.) Release each fastener together by slowly pulling
them towards you (listen for two clicks) until the memory board moves out
of its bay slightly. See Figure 4-31.
Figure 4-31. Releasing the Memory Board
Note:
Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic
wrist strap. Hold DIMMs only by their edges.