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HP LaserJet Enterprise M604, M605, M606 - Removal and replacement: Dual in-line memory module (DIMM)

Introduction

This document provides the procedures to remove and replace the memory DIMM.

Before performing service

Turn the printer power off
  • Disconnect the power cable.
      warning:
    To avoid damage to the printer, turn the printer off, wait 30 seconds, and then remove the power cord before attempting to service the printer.
  caution:
This part contains components that are electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive. To reduce the possibility of ESD damage, always touch the sheet-metal chassis to ground yourself before touching an ESD-sensitive part.
Use the table below to identify the correct part number for your printer. To order the part, go to www.hp.com/buy/parts.
Memory DIMM part number
5851-6422
Memory DIMM with instruction guide

Required tools

  • No special tools are required to install this part.

After performing service

Turn the printer power on
  • Connect the power cable.
  • Use the power switch to turn the power on.

Post service test

Make sure that the printer initializes to a Ready state.
Print a configuration page to make sure that the printer is functioning correctly.

Step 1: Remove the formatter cover

  1. Grasp the handle on the formatter cover (callout 1), and then slide the cover toward the rear of the printer to remove it.
    Figure : Remove the formatter cover
  2. Open the formatter case door.
    Figure : Open the formatter case door

Step 2: Remove the hard-disk drive (HDD)

note:
If the optional HDD is not installed, skip this step and go to Step 3: Remove the memory DIMM.
  1. Locate the hard-disk drive (HDD) on the formatter.
    Figure : Locate the hard-disk drive
  2. Release one tab (callout 1), grasp the HDD mounting bracket, and then rotate the connector end of the bracket up (callout 2) and away from the formatter to release it.
    Figure : Release the HDD
  3. Slide the HDD toward the front of the printer (callout 1) to release one tab (callout 2) from the slot (callout 3) in the formatter case, and then remove the HDD.
    Figure : Remove HDD

Step 3: Remove the memory DIMM

  1. Locate the memory DIMM installed on the formatter.
    Figure : Locate the DIMM
  2. Pull the DIMM straight off of the formatter to remove it.
    Figure : Remove the DIMM

Step 4: Unpack the replacement memory DIMM

Unpack the replacement part from the packaging.
  caution:
This part contains components that are electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive. To reduce the possibility of ESD damage, always touch the sheet-metal chassis to ground yourself before touching an ESD-sensitive part.
note:
HP recommends responsible disposal of the defective part.
Recycle and unpack
Figure : Recycle and unpack

Step 5: Install the memory DIMM

  1. Note that the DIMM connector (callout 1) is keyed, and can only be installed in one direction in the formatter connector (callout 2).
    Figure : DIMM connector
  2. Align the connector on the DIMM with the connector on the formatter, and then push the DIMM onto the formatter to install it. Verify that the DIMM is fully seated in the connector.
    Figure : Install the DIMM

Step 6: Install the hard-disk drive (HDD)

note:
If the optional HDD was not removed, skip this step and go to Step 7: Install the formatter cover.
  1. Install the tab (callout 1) on the HDD bracket into the slot (callout 2) on the formatter case, and then slide the HDD toward the back of the printer (callout 3).
    note:
    If this is the first time the HDD is being installed, remove the pre-scored label that covers the slot in the chassis (callout 2).
    Figure : Install the tab
  2. Rotate the HDD down toward the formatter and press down. Make sure that the retainer tab (callout 1) latches into the hole (callout 2) on the formatter, and that the connector latch (callout 3) snaps into the connector (callout 4).
    Figure : Install the HDD
  3. Verify that the HDD is fully seated in the connector (callout 1) and that the retainer tab (callout 2) is latched.
    Figure : Verify HDD installation

Step 7: Install the formatter cover

  1. Close the formatter case door.
    Figure : Close the formatter case door
  2. Align the tabs (callout 1) on the formatter cover with the slots (callout 2) in the right cover, and then slide the formatter cover toward the front of the printer to install it.
    Figure : Align the tabs and slots