Memory Cards; Removal Of Memory Cards - IBM RS/6000 44P 270 Service Manual

Memory Cards

This section covers the removal and replacement of memory cards.

Removal of Memory Cards

1. If you have not already done so, shut down the system as described in "Stopping
the System Unit" on page 224.
2. If you have not already done so, unplug the system unit power cable from the
electrical outlet.
3. If you have not already done so, remove the front, rear, and left side covers as
described in "Removal of Covers" on page 226.
4. Remove the processor and memory card cover as described in "Removal of
Processor and Memory Card Cover" on page 231.
5. Remove the memory card shield from in between the two memory cards.
6. The card is secured in place with camming latches at corners of the memory card.
Open the card camming latches.
Attention: To prevent damage to the card and to the card connectors, open or
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close both camming latches at the same time.