To move the DIMMs, locate and move them from the old controller into the replacement controller and follow the specific sequence of steps.
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- Locate the DIMMs on your controller.
Each system memory DIMM has an LED located on the board next to each DIMM slot. Verify that each DIMM is operating properly using the LED states.
- Note the orientation of the DIMM in the socket so that you can insert the DIMM in the replacement controller module in the proper orientation.
- Slowly push apart on the two DIMM ejector tabs, on either side of the DIMM to eject the DIMM from its slot, and then slide it out of the slot.
Carefully hold the DIMM by the edges to avoid pressure on the components on the DIMM circuit board.
The following illustration shows the location of system DIMMs:
- Repeat these steps to remove additional DIMMs as needed.
- Verify that the NVMEM battery is not plugged into the new controller module.
- Locate the slot where you are installing the DIMM.
- Make sure that the DIMM latches on the connector are in the open position, and then insert the DIMM squarely into the slot.
The DIMM fits tightly in the slot, but should go in easily. If not, realign the DIMM with the slot and reinsert it.
Visually inspect the DIMM to verify that it is evenly aligned and fully inserted into the slot.
- Repeat these steps for the remaining DIMMs.