Memory Dimms Removal And Replacement - IBM eServer xSeries x382 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual

Memory DIMMs removal and replacement

Complete the following steps to remove and replace memory DIMMs.
Important: Memory is 4-way interleaved and must be populated in sets consisting
Complete the following steps to remove a DIMM:
1. Review the "Safety information" on page 95 and "Installation guidelines" on
2. Turn off the server and disconnect all power cords and external cables; then,
3. Remove the PCI riser assembly (see "PCI riser assembly removal and
4. Locate the DIMM connectors on the system board. Determine the DIMM that
5. Open the retaining clips and remove the existing DIMM.
Complete the following steps to replace a DIMM:
of identical type/size DIMMs.
page 43.
remove the cover (see "Cover removal and replacement" on page 49).
replacement" on page 57).
you want to replace.
1. Review the "Safety information" on page 95 and "Installation guidelines" on
page 43.
2. Turn off the server and disconnect all power cords and external cables; then,
remove the cover (see "Cover removal and replacement" on page 49).
3. Remove the PCI riser assembly (see "PCI riser assembly removal and
replacement" on page 57).
4. Locate the DIMM connectors on the system board. Determine the connectors
into which you will install the DIMMs.
5. Open the retaining clips, if necessary, remove any existing DIMMs.
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