IBM x3100 M5 Type 5457, Installation And Service Manual

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Attention: To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the
DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently.
7.
Carefully open the retaining clips on each end of the DIMM connector and
remove the DIMM.
8. If you are instructed to return the DIMM, follow all packaging instructions, and
use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
To remove a dual inline memory module (DIMM) on the 5U server model with
hot-swap power supplies, complete the following steps. For 4U server models with
non-hot-swap power supplies, please see the above sub-section.
1.
Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation
guidelines” on page 35.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords
and external cables.
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 38).
4. 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.
5.
Locate the DIMM connector that contains the DIMM that is to be replaced (see
“System-board internal connectors” on page 30).
Attention: To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the
DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently.
6. Carefully open the retaining clips on each end of the DIMM connector and
remove the DIMM.
Figure 187. DIMM removal
Chapter 6. Removing and replacing components
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