Removing A Memory Module - IBM Power PS700 Installation And User Manual

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8. Install the blade server into the BladeCenter unit. See "Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter

unit" on page 34.

Removing a memory module

You can remove a very low profile (VLP) dual-inline memory module (DIMM).

1. Read the Safety topic and the "Installation guidelines" on page 19.

2. Shut down the operating system, turn off the blade server, and remove the blade server from the

BladeCenter unit. See "Removing the blade server from a BladeCenter unit" on page 20.

3. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface, with the cover side up.

4. Open and remove the blade server cover. See "Removing the blade server cover" on page 22.

5. Remove the bezel. See Removing the bezel assembly

6. Locate the DIMM connector that contains the DIMM that is to be replaced.

Figure 9. DIMM connectors. Base unit connectors

Attention: To avoid breaking the DIMM 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.

Note: Install a DIMM filler in any location where a DIMM is not present to avoid machine damage.

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 3. Installing and removing options

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