May want to look at the DIMM card itself.  We use DIMM's all over the place and have never had a problem with them popping loose.
Our customer service manager is very prompt to tell us if something goes arye.  
Our PWB are installed into deliverable end product with DIMM's in place.  The PBW are, in most cases installed vertical.
 
Our PWB with DIMM's installed  are 6 3/4" x 6 3/4", 8" X 8" and
 4" X 12".  We ship between 200 and 350 completed end item units per month (depending on sales and marketing).
 
Best Regards,
 
Randy Bock Sr.
Quality Manager
Bryce
GMS Naugatuck
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203 729-5370  Ext 239
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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From: [log in to unmask] href="mailto:[log in to unmask]">Genny Gibbard
To: [log in to unmask] href="mailto:[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2003 11:17 AM
Subject: [TN] How to hold component in socket

Do any of you seem to work somewhere where RTV is the answer to everything???
 
We have a PCB with a DIMM socket.  The DIMM is inserted at one angle and then pushed down and 'locks' in at another angle to the PCB.  Problem is, the catch mechanism isn't very strong and sometimes the DIMM pops back up to the insertion angle.  We're concerned that when we ship these cards, the DIMM will pop loose and eventually work its way out of the socket.
Any suggestions as to how to hold it in place?  We don't want to do it so permanently that we can't ever remove and replace a defective DIMM.  The suggestion around here is a dab of silicone RTV...

Genny

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