Upgrading Your System 4-11Installing DIMMs1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed under General Informationand Static Precautions at the beginning of this chapter.2. Perform the steps in "Preparing Your System for Upgrade" described earlierin this chapter.3. Extend the server out from the rack.4. Remove the top cover of the system chassis. See Top Cover Removal foundearlier in this chapter.! CAUTIONFor proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the systemwith the top cover removed. Always replace the top coverbefore powering on the system.4. Locate the appropriate DIMM sockets on the system board (seeFigure 4-7).5. If present, remove the DIMM connector cover from its socket(see Figure 4-8). Save the DIMM connector cover for future use.Note: If you are replacing a DIMM, you must firstremove the DIMM from its socket (see Removing DIMMslater in this chapter).Figure 4-8. Removing the DIMM Connector Cover6. Holding a DIMM module only by the edges, remove it from its antistaticpackage.! CAUTIONObserve static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.Hold the DIMM only by its edges.7. Position the DIMM so that the two notches in the bottom edge of the DIMMalign with the keyed socket. See Figure 4-9.
