Memory Riser Cards And Memory Modules; Removal; Replacement - IBM RS/6000 Enterprise Server M80 Service Manual

Memory Riser Cards and Memory Modules

Removal

Note: For -48 vdc systems, you must first remove a long jackscrew. See steps 1 through 4 in "CEC
Backplane" on page 440.
1. Turn off power as described in "Powering Off the System" on page 415.
2. Remove the card-cage retaining screws in the back of the CEC drawer.
3. Grasp the handle located in the rear center of the CEC card-cage and pull it straight back.
4. Pull up on the release latches of the memory card, and carefully pull the card out of the slot.
5. Locate the memory module connectors and determine which memory modules you want to remove.
Refer to "Memory Riser Card and Memory DIMM Locations" on page 19 for memory module locations.
6. Remove the memory module by pushing the tabs out on the memory connectors.

Replacement

1. With one hand, touch any metal surface of the chassis to minimize static electrical charges, and then
pick up the memory module.
2. Locate the memory module connector on the memory card.
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