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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.
  • If the server is installed in a rack, remove it from the rack. See Remove the server from rails.
  • 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.
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. Locate the required memory module slot on the system board assembly.
    Figure 1. Memory modules and processors layout
    Memory module and processor location
  2. Make preparation for this task.
    1. To replace a front memory module (memory module 33-64), remove the following:
      1. Remove the front top cover. See Remove the front top cover.
      2. Remove the front air baffle. See Remove the front air baffle.
    2. To replace a rear memory module (memory module 1-32), remove the following:
      1. Remove the front top cover. See Remove the front top cover.
      2. Remove the FHFL risers if necessary. See Remove a PCIe riser.
      3. Remove the rear air baffle. See Remove the rear air baffle.
      4. If the 2U performance PHM are installed, remove it to access the memory module slots. See Remove a processor and heat sink
        Note
        This procedure must be executed by a trained technician.
  3. Remove the memory module from the slot.
    Attention
    To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the memory module slots, handle the clips gently.
    1. Gently 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.
      Figure 2. Memory module removal
      Memory module removal
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.

Demo video

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