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2.
Taking care to avoid touching any of the components on the DIMM,
grip the top corners of the DIMM between thumb and first finger and
carefully lift the module out of the socket.
3.
Place the DIMM in a suitable antistatic package.
Inserting DIMMs
Important
Important
Apricot Computers Ltd extensively tests many types of memory modules. DIMMs
obtained from any other source cannot be guaranteed to operate correctly or safely
with the rest of the system and software. Non Apricot parts may invalidate both
the CE approvals and the system warranty.
For each socket in the bank:
1.
The DIMM will only install in one orientation. There are indents
along the DIMM's edge connector as shown:
Fig 2-9 A typical DIMM
2.
Hold the DIMM with its metal connector strip nearest the board
surface.
3.
Press the DIMM gently into the socket and ensure the end clip at each
end clicks into place, retaining the module in the socket.
Figure 2-10 Positioning the DIMM
4.
If the clips will not latch easily, remove the module and start again.
Do not use excessive force.
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