2 open the system. see "opening the system, 4 locate the memory module sockets. see figure 6-2 – Dell POWEREDGE R710 User Manual

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1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect

the system from the electrical outlet.

2 Open the system. See "Opening the System."
3 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud."
4 Locate the memory module sockets. See Figure 6-2.
5 Press outward on the memory module ejectors to allow the memory

module to be inserted into the socket. See Figure 3-30.

Figure 3-30.

Installing and Removing a Memory Module

CAUTION:

Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to

touch the components on the module.

6 Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment key of the

memory module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.

NOTE:

The memory module socket has an alignment key that allows you to

install the memory module in the socket in only one way.

7 Press down on the memory module with your thumbs until the ejectors

lock into position. See Figure 3-30.

1

memory module

2

memory module socket ejectors (2)

3

alignment key

2

1

3

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