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Removing a DIMM

Use this information to remove a memory module.

Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.

If you are replacing a server component in the water-cooled technology tray, you need to remove the water-cooled technology tray from the chassis enclosure and refer to the Removing a water-cooled technology tray from a chassis and Installing a water-cooled technology tray in a chassis sections.

To remove a dual inline memory module (DIMM), complete the following steps.
  1. Remove the cover (see Removing the cover).
  2. Remove the DIMM cover.
    Figure 1. DIMM cover removal
    DIMM removal
  3. Carefully open the retaining clips on each end of the DIMM connector and remove the DIMM.
    Attention
    To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, handle the clips gently.
    Figure 2. DIMM removal
    DIMM removal

If you are instructed to return the server component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.