Removal and replacement procedures  50 
7. 
Remove the DIMM. 
 
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. 
 
Heatsink blank 
 
 
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless 
all bays are populated with either a component or a blank. 
 
To remove the component: 
1.  Power down the server (on page 31). 
2.  Remove all power: 
a.  Disconnect each power cord from the power source. 
b.  Disconnect each power cord from the server. 
3.  Do one of the following: 
o  Extend the server from the rack (on page 32). 
o  Remove the server from the rack (on page 34). 
4.  Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 37).