Use this information to remove an eXFlash DIMM.
Before you remove an eXFlash DIMM, complete the following steps:
- Read Safety and Installation guidelines.
- If the compute node is installed in a Lenovo Flex System chassis, remove it (see Removing a compute node from a chassis for instructions).
- Carefully lay the compute node on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the compute node with the bezel pointing toward you.
To remove an eXFlash DIMM, complete the following steps.
- Remove the cover (see Removing the compute node cover).
- Remove the air baffle that is installed over the DIMM connector.
- Locate the DIMM connectors (see System-board connectors). Determine which eXFlash DIMM you want to remove from the compute node.
To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, handle the clips gently.
- Make sure that both retaining clips on the DIMM connector from which you are removing the eXFlash DIMM are in the open position.
- Pull the eXFlash DIMM out of the connector.
- If you are not immediately replacing the eXFlash DIMM, install the air baffle.
- Install the air baffles with the arrow indicating air flow direction pointing to the rear of the compute node.
- To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the compute node without air baffles installed over the DIMM connectors.
If you are instructed to return the eXFlash DIMM, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.