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Remove a memory module
Follow instructions in this section to remove a memory module.
About this task
"ATTENTION:
Static Sensitive Device
Ground package before opening"
Attention: Memory modules are sensitive to static discharge and require special handling. In addition to the
standard guidelines for
"Handling static-sensitive devices" on page
• Always wear an electrostatic-discharge strap when removing or installing memory modules. Electrostatic-
discharge gloves can also be used.
• Never hold two or more memory modules together so that they touch. Do not stack memory modules
directly on top of each other during storage.
• Never touch the gold memory module connector contacts or allow these contacts to touch the outside of
the memory-module connector housing.
• Handle memory modules with care: never bend, twist, or drop a memory module.
• Do not use any metal tools (such as jigs or clamps) to handle the memory modules, because the rigid
metals may damage the modules.
• Do not insert memory modules while holding packages or passive components, which can cause package
cracks or detachment of passive components by the high insertion force.
• Go over
"Installation Guidelines" on page 137
• Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables (see
"Power off the server" on page
• If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to the top cover,
or remove the server from the rack.
Procedure
Step 1.
Make preparations for this task.
a.
If any of the modules to be removed is PMEM:
• In the case of pure system board or expansion tray replacement, keep records of the slots
in which the modules are installed, and make sure to install them back to the exact same
slots after system board or expansion tray replacement.
• If the removed PMEM is to be replaced or reused in a different configuration, make sure to
complete the following procedure before physically removing the module.
Attention: Without the following steps being completed, the removed PMEM will not be
usable in another system or configuration.
1. Back up stored data in PMEM namespaces.
2. Disable PMEM security with one of the following options:
– LXPM
– Setup Utility
on page 140
12).
Go to UEFI Setup ➙ System Settings ➙ Intel Optane PMEMs ➙ Security ➙
Press to Disable Security, and input passphrase to disable security.
140:
to ensure that you work safely.
Chapter 4
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Hardware replacement procedures
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