Removing A Memory Module; Replacing A Memory Module - Dell OptiPlex 160 Service Manual

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Dell™ OptiPlex™ FX160/160 Service Manual
Removing a Memory Module
Replacing a Memory Module
Your computer supports one or two memory modules.
NOTE: Your computer supports non-ECC, 667 MHz or 800 MHz, DDR2 SDRAM only. It supports memory module sizes of 512 MB (for embedded Linux
operating systems only), 1 GB, and 2 GB. When 800 MHz memory is installed, your computer operates at 667 MHz. See support.dell.com for more
information.
Removing a Memory Module
1. Perform the procedure in Before Working on Your
2. Carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the memory module pops out.
1 DIMM_1 memory connector
3 securing clip (two per connector, white –
DIMM_1, black – DIMM_2)
3. Remove the memory module from the connector.
Replacing a Memory Module
NOTE: If your computer contains a single memory module, it must be inserted in the DIMM_1 memory connector. The DIMM_1 connector has white
securing clips.
1. Place the module in the memory module connector, and align the notch in the module with the tab on the connector.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. No error message indicates this failure.
2. Press down on the module until the securing clips lock into place. If the clips do not click into place, remove the module and reinstall it.
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1 DIMM_1 memory 2 tab in memory connector
Computer.
2 DIMM_2 memory
connector