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Removing a memory module

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 server, you need to turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.

To remove a dual inline memory module (DIMM), complete the following steps.
  1. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover facing up.
    Attention
    Do not allow the server to fall over.
  2. Unlock and remove the left-side cover (see Removing the left-side cover).
  3. Remove the air baffle if installed (see Removing the air baffle).
  4. Locate the DIMM connectors on the system board (see System-board internal connectors).
    Attention
    To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, handle the clips gently.
  5. Move the DIMM retaining clips on the side of the DIMM connector to the open position by pressing the retaining clips away from the center of the DIMM connector.
    Figure 1. Memory module removal
    Memory module removal
  6. Using your fingers, lift the DIMM out of the DIMM connector.

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.