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Remove a memory module

Use this information to remove a memory module.

About this task

To avoid potential danger, read and follow the following safety statements.

S002
disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

  • Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.

  • If the server is installed in a rack, remove the server from the rack.

  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

  • Memory modules are sensitive to static discharge and require special handling. Refer to the standard guidelines for Handling static-sensitive devices.

    • Always wear an electrostatic-discharge strap when removing or installing memory modules. Electrostatic-discharge gloves can also be used.

    • Never hold two or more memory modules together so that they do not touch each other. Do not stack memory modules directly on top of each other during storage.

    • Never touch the gold memory module connector contacts or allow these contacts to touch the outside of the memory module connector housing.

    • Handle memory modules with care: never bend, twist, or drop a memory module.

    • Do not use any metal tools (such as jigs or clamps) to handle the memory modules, because the rigid metals may damage the memory modules.

    • Do not insert memory modules while holding packages or passive components, which can cause package cracks or detachment of passive components by the high insertion force.

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
    2. Remove the air baffle when removing the memory module from slot 4. This provides more space for the removal. See Remove the air baffle.
  2. Locate the memory module slot. Determine which memory module you want to remove from the server.
    Figure 1. Memory module slots location
    Memory module slots location
    1 Memory module slots
  3. Remove the memory module.
    Figure 2. Memory module removal
    Memory module removal
    Attention
    To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the memory module slots, handle the clips gently.
    1. Open the retaining clip on each end of the memory module slot.
    2. Grasp the memory module at both ends and carefully lift it out of the slot.

After you finish

  1. Install a replacement unit. See Install a memory module.

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

Demo video

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