Reseating / Reinstalling RAM

Before Starting 

When working with computers, ensure that you are properly grounded to prevent ESD damage. 

Grounding straps or an ESD overcoat will be sufficient. 

Tool Needed

• Soft non-scratchable surface
  
• Philips
  

Uninstall Process

• Unplug everything from the system to include the power cord 
  
• Flip the unit over onto the non-scratchable surface
  

• Do not use a carpeted floor. This will create excess ESD and could potentially damage the unit
  

• Unscrew the 4 screws in the corners of the system
  

• The screws will not come out all the way
  
• If you can move them up and down freely they are unscrewed
  

• Remove the bottom plate of the system
  

• If you have an H chassis system there will be additional cables holding the lid
  
• Unplugging the cables is not necessary, just move the lid to one side or the other
  

• To remove or reseat the RAM there are 2 metal tabs holding in each DIMM 
  
• Lightly press the metal tabs on each side outwards
  
• The DIMM will lift slightly
  
• Lift it to approximately a 45° and pull it out
  

• Place the DIMM on a firm, ESD safe surface
  
• Ensure not to touch the gold plated side that was in the DIMM slot
  

• Repeat the same process for the lower DIMM
  

Install Process

• Remove the bottom plate
  

• Refer to the uninstall process if you require help
  

• Place the DIMM into the lower slot at a 45° angle and it firmly into the slot
  

• Some force is required to seat the DIMM in all the way
  

• Install the upper DIMM the same way
  
• After both DIMM’s are installed you can close the unit