p150sm memory installation

Hey. I am trying to install memory in my p150sm, but I'm not sure if I am doing it correctly. I have the first dimm in the slot, but it isn't all the way seated and will not go in. I don't want to push too hard for fear of damage, but I can say that the force I am applying is more than usual for installing memory in a desktop motherboard, so I feel like I must be doing something wrong.

Thanks.

EDIT:

This is where I have it right now.

 

The RAM needs to go in at about a 30 degree angle IIRC the clips are spring loaded to clamp onto the RAM and secure it in place once installed, so you'll need some force to "click" the RAM into place once it has went into the dimm slot fully.

Just experimented on an old laptop I have and this should work: line up the RAM with the slot and gently place the RAM on the retaining clips (as you have done in the above picture). Now, hold each corner of the RAM with your index fingers and slowly lift the RAM upwards while applying a moderate push. At some point during your lift you should feel a "give", apply a bit more force and see if it goes into the SO-DIMM slot. Once it's fully in the slot (you can't see or can barely see the RAM contacts), push straight down on the RAM until it clicks into place.

 

Yes the heads of the arms either side should sit in tbe notches at the side of the module.

The 30 degree angle is abojt right just push it in at that angle and then push down on the raised edge to make it sit flat. It should nicely click into place and be straight.

 

Module width varies ever so slightly; we had a system in recently with modules the end-user installed that were too loose on account of being slightly thinner than what we tested with.

It's difficult to explain how much force you should use, but it should take very little when inserting. Make sure there is nothing wrong with the bank - that nothing is obstructing the module - and that the cutout/notch is lining up with the module. As others said, it inserts at roughly a 30 degree angle as well.

 

Thanks. I was able to get both sticks in fine. I didn't realize you had to insert it at an angle.