Handling Guide for Memory Modules

Incorrect module handling often results in non-functional memory modules. The purpose of this guideline is to illustrate proper handling i.e. how to hold a module and how to insert and remove a module from a socket.

It is very important to follow this guideline for the handling of the memory modules. There are some ways to damage a memory module during insertion and removal. It is mandatory to switch off the motherboard before any insertion or removal of a memory module and to use an ESD strap.

The module insertion into a socket should be done carefully to avoid damage of either the socket or the module. The different techniques for insertion and removing of DIMM, SO-DIMM and Micro-DIMM modules are shown in the following documents.

Video Handling Guideline for Memory Modules 

Downloadable documents and posters

Handling Guide Brochure (PDF)

Poster: How to handle SO-DIMMs (PDF)

Poster: How to handle Micro-DIMMs (PDF)

Poster: How to handle Fully Buffered, Registered and Unbuffered-DIMMs (PDF)