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Remove a DIMM

Use this information to remove a memory module.

See Memory module installation rules and order for detailed information about memory configuration and setup.

  1. Read the Installation Guidelines to ensure that you work safely.

  2. If you are removing a DCPMM in App Direct or Mixed Memory Mode, make sure to:

    1. Back up the stored data.

    2. If the App Direct capacity is interleaved:

      1. Delete all the created namspaces and filesystems in the operating system.

      2. Perform secure erase on all the DCPMMs that are installed. Go to Intel Optane DCPMMs > Security > Press to Secure Erase to perform secure erase.

      Note
      If one or more DCPMMs are secured with passphrase, make sure security of every unit is disabled before performing secure erase. In case the passphrase is lost or forgotten, contact Lenovo service.
      If the App Direct capacity is not interleaved:

      1. Delete the namespace and filesystem of the DCPMM unit to be replaced in the operating system.

      2. Perform secure erase on the DCPMM unit that is to be replaced. Go to Intel Optane DCPMMs > Security > Press to Secure Erase to perform secure erase.

Complete the following steps to remove a DIMM.

  1. Remove the DIMM cover.
    Figure 1. DIMM cover removal
    DIMM cover removal
  2. Carefully use the DIMM tool to press the retaining clips outward on each end of the DIMM connector.
    Figure 2. DIMM removal
    DIMM removal
    Attention
    To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently.
  3. Carefully remove the DIMM.
    Figure 3. DIMM removal
    DIMM removal

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube.