Removing Memory Modules - Dell PowerEdge R730 Owner's Manual

System DIMM size (in
capacity (in GB)
GB)
64
1536 64

Removing memory modules

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you read the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3. Remove the cooling shroud.
4. If installed, remove the cooling fan assembly. For more information, see
assembly.
WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been
powered down. Allow the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory
modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the
memory module.
CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, memory module blanks must be installed in any
memory socket that is not occupied. Remove memory module blanks only if you intend to install
memory modules in those sockets.
Steps
1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, making sure not to touch
the middle of the memory module or metallic contacts.
2. To release the memory module from the socket, simultaneously press the ejectors on both ends of
the memory module socket.
66
Number of DIMM rank,
DIMMs organization, and
frequency
LRDIMM, 4R, x4, 2133
12
MT/s
24 LRDIMM, 4R, x4, 1866
MT/s
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your
DIMM slot population
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,
A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3, B4,
B5, B6
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8,
A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3, B4,
B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B12
system.
Removing the cooling fan