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5. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the metal clips securing each end of the memory module until the module pops up.
6. Remove the memory module from the connector at a 45-degree angle.
Replacing a Memory Module
1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.
2. Remove the appropriate memory module cover and memory module, if installed (see Removing a Memory Module).
3. Install the new memory module:
a. Align the notch in the memory module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.
b. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and then rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove
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memory module cover
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captive screws (2)
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools of any kind to spread the metal clips that secure the module.
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memory module
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metal retention clips (2)
CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the
back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: If you need to install more than one memory module, install a memory module in the memory slot labeled DIMM A before installing a module in the
slot labeled DIMM B. Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector.
NOTE: If a memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. No error message will be displayed for this type of failure.