2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords.
3. 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.
4. Remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 166).
5. Remove the air duct.
6. Locate the DIMM connector that contains the DIMM that is to be replaced (see
“System-board internal connectors” on page 17).
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 (Model name: 2582-F4x), 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 that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 163.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords.
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page
166).
4. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the system board
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 17 ).
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.
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