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Removing a DIMM

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Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 29. 2. Turn off the computer and all attached devices; then, disconnect all external cables and power cords. 3. Remove the side cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page 31). 4. Lift the power-supply handle and rotate the power supply out of the chassis. 5. Press and hold the drive-cage release lever; then, rotate the drive cage completely out of the chassis until the retaining tab on top of the cage locks into place. 6. Disconnect any cables that impede access to the DIMMs. Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently. 7. Carefully open the retaining clips on each end of the DIMM connector and remove the DIMM (see Figure 19). DIMM Retaining clip Figure 19. Removing a DIMM 8. If you are instructed to return the DIMM, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Chapter 4. Removing and replacing computer components 41

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Removing a DIMM
To remove a DIMM, complete the following steps:
1.
Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 29.
2.
Turn off the computer and all attached devices; then, disconnect all external
cables and power cords.
3.
Remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 31).
4.
Lift the power-supply handle and rotate the power supply out of the chassis.
5.
Press and hold the drive-cage release lever; then, rotate the drive cage
completely out of the chassis until the retaining tab on top of the cage locks into
place.
6.
Disconnect any cables that impede access to the DIMMs.
Attention:
To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM
connectors, open and close the clips gently.
7.
Carefully open the retaining clips on each end of the DIMM connector and
remove the DIMM (see Figure 19).
8.
If you are instructed to return the DIMM, follow all packaging instructions, and
use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
DIMM
Retaining
clip
Figure 19. Removing a DIMM
Chapter 4. Removing and replacing computer components
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