How to replace the Memory Module on a Precision 5860 Tower

This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the Memory Module and a Precision 5860 Tower. The procedure will also include removing the Side Cover, Air Shroud and reinstalling them.

Removal

Side Cover

Identify the side cover highlighted in blue.

Using a phillips screwdriver to turn the side panel latch to the unlocked position.

Pull the release latch to release the side cover from the system.

Push the latch and release the side cover from the system.

Lift the side cover away from the system.

Air Shroud

Identify the air shroud highlighted in blue.

Hold the top air shroud at the grip points and pull it upwards out of the system.

Memory Module

Identify the memory module highlighted in blue.

Pull the securing clips from both side of the memory module until the memory module pops up.

Lift to remove the memory module from its slot.

Install

Memory Module

Identify the memory module location highlighted in blue.

Align the notch on the memory with the tab on the memory module slot.

Install the memory firmly into the slot on the system board.

Press the memory module down until it clicks into place.

Air Shroud

Identify the air shroud location highlighted in blue.

Align the top air shroud over the heat sink and system board.

Install and press the top air shroud down until the tabs click into place.

Side Cover

Identify the side cover location highlighted in blue.

Align the tabs with the slots and install the side cover on the system.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to turn the side-panel latch to the locked position.