Installing a memory module in the 5148-21L, 5148-22L, 8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8284-21A, or 8284-22A system with the power turned off

Find information about installing a memory module in a system with the system power turned off.

1. Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap on and that the ESD clip is connected to an unpainted metal surface. If not, do so now.
2. Look for the slot in which the memory modules is to be placed that you have identified.
3. If the slot you want to use contains a filler, remove the filler from the slot.
   Note: The memory module slots must contain either a memory module or a filler to ensure proper cooling.

   To remove the memory module filler, complete the following steps:

   1. To unlock the memory module filler from its connector in the slot, push the locking tabs (A) in the direction that is shown in Figure 6. The lever action of the tabs forces the memory module filler out of the connector.
   2. Hold the memory module filler by the edges and pull it out of the system.
   3. Retain the removed memory module filler so that you can use it to fill up an empty slot, if required.

   

4. Grasp the new memory module along its edges and align it with the slot.
   Attention: Memory modules are keyed to prevent a memory module from being installed incorrectly. Note the location of the key tab within the memory module connector before you attempt to install the memory module.
5. Press the memory module firmly into the slot until the locking tab (A) locks in place. See Figure 2.