Installing A Memory Module - Dell PowerEdge XE9640 Installation And Service Manual

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2. Follow the procedure listed in the
WARNING:
The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered off. Allow
the memory modules to cool before handling them.
Steps
1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
2. To release the memory module from the socket, simultaneously press the ejectors on both ends of the memory module
socket to fully open.
CAUTION:
Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the
memory module or metallic contacts.
3. Lift the memory module away from the system.
Figure 90. Removing a memory module
Next steps
Replace the memory
module, if you are removing a memory module permanently, install a memory module blank.
NOTE:
The procedure to install a memory module blank is similar to the procedure to install a memory module.
NOTE:
To ensure proper system cooling, memory module blanks must be installed in any memory socket that is not
occupied. The memory module blanks compatible with the XE9640 are DDR5 gray color blanks. Remove the memory module
blanks only if you intend to install memory modules in those sockets.

Installing a memory module

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
2. Follow the procedure listed in the
Steps
1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
CAUTION:
Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the
memory module or metallic contacts.
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Installing and removing system components
Before working inside your
Safety
instructions.
Before working inside your
system.
system.

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