Replacing A Memory Module - Lenovo ThinkCentre 8700 Hardware Maintenance Manual

12. Use the thermal grease syringe to place five drops of grease on the top of the
13. Install the heat sink and fan assembly on the system board.
14. Connect the heat sink and fan assembly cable to the system board. See the
15. Go to "Completing the FRU replacement" on page 160.

Replacing a memory module

To replace a memory module:
1. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the cover" on page 129.
2. Locate the memory module connectors. See "Identifying parts on the system
3. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips as
4. Position the new memory module over the memory connector. Make sure the
microprocessor. Each drop of grease should be 0.03ml (3 tick marks on the
grease syringe).
system board illustration for your machine type at "Identifying parts on the
system board" on page 130.
Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on its side.
board" on page 130.
shown.
notch 1 on the memory aligns correctly with the connector key 2 on the
system board. Push the memory module straight down into the connector until
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