Rimms – Dell Precision 220 User Manual

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RIMMs

To remove a Rambus in-line memory module (RIMM), perform the following steps.

1.

Remove the computer cover

.

2.

Rotate the system power supply

to allow you to access the RIMMs.

3. Press the securing clips outward simultaneously until the RIMM disengages and pops out slightly from the socket (see

Figure 27

).

Figure 27. RIMM Removal

To reinstall a RIMM, perform the following steps.

1. Locate the plastic securing clips at each end of the socket (see

Figure 28

).

2. Press the clips outward until they snap open.

3. Press the RIMM straight into the slot running down the center of the socket until the securing tabs snap into place around the ends of the

RIMM.

After you

replace the computer cover

and

restart the system

, run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the RIMMs are operating properly.

Figure 28. RIMM Installation

PCIn

PCI expansion-card connector

POWER_1

Main power input connector

POWER_2

3.3-V power input connector

PROC_0

Primary microprocessor connector

PROC_1

Secondary microprocessor connector

SER

Serial port connectors

STANDBY

Standby power LED

STR

Suspend-to-RAM LED

USB

USB connectors

TAPI

Telephony connector

WUOL

Remote Wakeup power connector

NOTE: Before disconnecting a peripheral from the system or removing a component from the system board, disconnect the system
power cord and verify that the standby power LED on the system board is off. For the location of this LED, see

Figure 25

.

CAUTION: Before you remove the computer cover, see "

Precautionary Measures

"

1 Securing clips (2)

1 Securing clips (2)

2 Notches (2)

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