Removing a memory module
Prerequisites
WARNING: Allow the memory modules to cool after you power o the system.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1 Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memory module or
metallic contacts.
2 Push the ejectors outward on both ends of the memory module socket to release the memory module from the socket.
3 Lift and remove the memory module from the system.
NOTE: If you are removing the memory module permanently, install a memory module blank. The procedure to install a
memory module blank is similar to that of the memory module.
Figure 36. Removing a memory module
Next step
1 Replace the memory module.
Installing a memory module
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1 Locate the appropriate memory module socket. If installed, remove the memory module or memory module blank.
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Installing and removing system components