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Remove a memory module

Use this information to remove a memory module.

About this task

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.

  • Make sure to remove or install memory module 20 seconds after disconnecting power cords from the system. It allows the system to be completely discharged of electricity and safe for handling memory module.

  • Keep static-sensitive parts in their static-protective packages until installation to prevent exposure to static electricity. Handle the parts with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding systems. Place the parts on a static-protective surface.

  • If you are not installing a replacement memory module to the same slot, make sure you have memory module filler available.

  • 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.

Important
Remove or install memory modules for one processor at a time.

Procedure

Attention

Make sure to remove or install memory module 20 seconds after disconnecting power cords from the system. It allows the system to be completely discharged of electricity and safe for handling memory module.

  1. Power off the server and disconnect all power cords.
  2. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
  3. If your server comes with an air baffle, remove it. See Remove the air baffle.
  4. Remove the memory module from the slot.
    Figure 1. Memory module removal
    Memory module removal

    1. Open the retaining clip on each end of the memory module slot.
      Attention
      To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging memory module slots, handle the clips gently.
    2. Grasp the memory module at both ends and carefully lift it out of the slot.
After you finish

  1. A memory module slot must be installed with a memory module or a memory module filler. 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.