DELL R730xd Manuel D’Utilisation

Installing memory modules

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only 

perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as 

directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is 

not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions 

that came with the product.

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Remove the cooling shroud.

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Removing the cooling-fan assembly.

WARNING: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been 

powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the 

memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on 

the memory module.

CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, memory-module blanks must be installed in any 

memory socket that is not occupied. Remove memory-module blanks only if you intend to install 

memory modules in those sockets.

Steps
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Locate the appropriate memory-module socket.

CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, making sure not to touch 
the middle of the memory module or gold contacts.

2. If a memory module or a memory-module blank is installed in the socket, remove it.

NOTE: Retain the removed memory-module blank(s) for future use.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module or the memory-module socket during 
installation, do not bend or flex the memory module; insert both ends of the memory module 
simultaneously.

3. Align the edge connector of the memory module with the alignment key of the memory module 

socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.

NOTE: The memory-module socket has an alignment key that allows you to install the memory 
module in the socket in only one orientation.

CAUTION: Do not apply pressure at the center of the memory module; apply pressure at both 
ends of the memory module evenly.

4. Press the memory module with your thumbs until the socket levers firmly click into place.

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