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Removing a DIMM

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Removing a DIMM Before you begin Read "Safety Information" on page 196 Turn the server and all other connected devices off. Disconnect all cables attached to the server and remove the server cover (see "Preparing to install and remove options" on page 73). Read "Accessing the system board" on page 82. 1. Locate the DIMM you want to remove on the system board. To locate the desired DIMM, see "Identifying parts on the system board" on page 80. 2. If an adapter, the air baffle, or cables restrict your access to the memory connectors, you might have to remove them. To remove an adapter, see "Removing adapters" on page 102. To remove the air baffle, see "Removing and replacing the air baffle" on page 82. 3. At both ends of the DIMM connector, push outward on the retaining clips until the DIMM is loosened. Note Be careful not to push too hard on the retaining clips because the DIMM might eject abruptly from the connector. 4. Lift the DIMM out of the connector. 5. To replace the air baffle, see "Removing and replacing the air baffle" on page 82. 6. Store the DIMM in a static-protective package. What to do next: To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. To complete the installation, go to "Completing the installation" on page 126. 88 Netfinity Server HMM

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Removing a DIMM
Before you begin
±
Read “Safety Information” on page
196
±
Turn the server and all other connected devices
off.
±
Disconnect all cables attached to the server and
remove the server cover (see “Preparing to install
and remove options” on page
73).
±
Read “Accessing the system board” on page
82.
1.
Locate the DIMM you want to remove on the system
board.
To locate the desired DIMM, see “Identifying
parts on the system board” on page
80.
2.
If an adapter, the air baffle, or cables restrict your
access to the memory connectors, you might have to
remove them.
±
To remove an adapter, see “Removing adapters”
on page
102.
±
To remove the air baffle, see “Removing and
replacing the air baffle” on page
82.
3.
At both ends of the DIMM connector, push outward
on the retaining clips until the DIMM is loosened.
Note
Be careful not to push too hard on the retaining
clips because the DIMM might eject abruptly from
the connector.
4.
Lift the DIMM out of the connector.
5.
To replace the air baffle, see “Removing and
replacing the air baffle” on page
82.
6.
Store the DIMM in a static-protective package.
What to do next:
±
To work with another option, go to the appropriate
section.
±
To complete the installation, go to “Completing the
installation” on page
126.
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