Removing A Memory Module - IBM BladeCenter HS22V Installation And User Manual

11. If the front bezel has been removed, install it now (see "Installing the bezel
12. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to

Removing a memory module

Use this information to remove a memory module from the blade server.
The following illustration shows how to remove a DIMM from the blade server.
This information also applies to removing a DIMM filler.
To remove a DIMM, complete the following steps.
1. Before you begin, read "Safety" on page v and "Installation guidelines" on
2. If the blade server is installed in a BladeCenter unit, remove it (see "Removing
3. Remove the blade server cover (see "Removing the blade server cover" on page
4. If an optional expansion unit is installed, remove the expansion unit (see
5. Locate the DIMM connectors (see "Blade server connectors" on page 18).
6. Move the retaining clips on the ends of the DIMM connector to the open
7. Using your fingers, pull the DIMM out of the connector.
8. Install a DIMM or DIMM filler in each empty DIMM connector (see "Installing
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connector, and then press the retaining clips toward the DIMM until the
tabs are fully seated. When the DIMM is correctly installed, the retaining
clips are parallel to the sides of the DIMM.
assembly" on page 27).
"Completing the installation" on page 49.
DIMM
Retaining
clip
page 19.
the blade server from the BladeCenter unit" on page 21).
22).
"Removing an optional expansion unit" on page 24).
Determine which DIMM you want to remove from the blade server.
Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM
connectors, handle the clips gently.
Note: To access DIMM connector ten through eighteen, remove the front bezel
(see "Removing the bezel assembly" on page 28).
position by pressing the retaining clips away from the center of the DIMM
connector.
a memory module" on page 29).
Note: A DIMM or DIMM filler must occupy each DIMM socket before the
blade server is turned on.