Lenovo ThinkSystem SR635, Maintenance Manual

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– 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 touch. 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 or passive components by the high insertion force.
Before removing a memory module:
1. Remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 89.
2. If your server comes with an air baffle, remove it first. See “Remove the air baffle” on page 92.
Watch the procedure
. A video of the installation and removal process is available:
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-DTDY1lmpIPpJVOzo7dKq14
• Youku:
http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_52222446.html
To remove a memory module, complete the following steps:
Figure 82. Memory module removal
Step 1. Open the retaining clips on each end of the memory module slot.
Attention:
To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the memory module slots, handle the
clips gently.
Step 2. Grasp the memory module at both ends and carefully lift it out of the slot.
After removing a memory module:
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