Intel Corporation
DUAL IN-LINE MEMORY MODULE (DIMM) SOCKET THAT PREVENTS IMPROPER DIMM RELEASE

Abstract:

Apparatus An apparatus is described. The apparatus includes a dual-in line memory module (DIMM) socket having a first latch and a second latch. One of the first latch and the second latch having a feature for a user to apply force to release a DIMM from the DIMM socket. The other of the first latch and the second latch not having a feature for the user to apply force so that one end of the DIMM releases before an opposite end of the DIMM during release of the DIMM from the DIMM socket.