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Removing a memory module
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3.
Remove the air
shroud.
NOTE:
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.
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.
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 34. Removing a memory module
Next steps
1.
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.
Installing a memory module
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3.
Remove the air
shroud.
4. If installed, remove a memory module blank.
NOTE:
The procedure to remove a memory module blank is similar to the procedure to remove a memory module.
NOTE:
Retain the removed memory module blank(s) for future use.
Steps
1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
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Installing and removing system components
Safety
instructions.
Before working inside your
Safety
instructions.
Before working inside your
system.
system.
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