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Hot-swapping DIMMs, has not been correctly inserted; open the retaining clips, remove the DIMM

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Attention: To avoid loss of data, make sure that the memory port power LED is off before you remove the memory card. b. Open the retention levers on the top of the memory card. c. While you hold the retention levers open, lift the memory card out of the server. 5. Place a memory card on a flat, static-protective surface, with the DIMM connectors facing up. Attention: To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently. 6. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector. 7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the package. 8. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the slot. 9. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the slots at the ends of the DIMM connector. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector. Note: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM has not been correctly inserted; open the retaining clips, remove the DIMM, and then reinsert it. 10. Replace the memory card: a. Insert the memory card into the memory-card connector. b. Press the memory card into the connector and close the retention levers. c. Slide the orange release latch to the locked position. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on page 55. Hot-swapping DIMMs To hot-swap DIMMs, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 28. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 47

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Attention:
To avoid loss of data, make sure that the memory port power
LED is off before you remove the memory card.
b.
Open the retention levers on the top of the memory card.
c.
While you hold the retention levers open, lift the memory card out of the
server.
5.
Place a memory card on a flat, static-protective surface, with the DIMM
connectors facing up.
Attention:
To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the
DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently.
6.
Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector.
7.
Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted
metal surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the
package.
8.
Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the slot.
9.
Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the
slots at the ends of the DIMM connector. Firmly press the DIMM straight down
into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the DIMM
simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the
DIMM is firmly seated in the connector.
Note:
If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM
has not been correctly inserted; open the retaining clips, remove the DIMM,
and then reinsert it.
10.
Replace the memory card:
a.
Insert the memory card into the memory-card connector.
b.
Press the memory card into the connector and close the retention levers.
c.
Slide the orange release latch to the locked position.
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 55.
Hot-swapping DIMMs
To hot-swap DIMMs, complete the following steps:
1.
Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 28.
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices
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