Dell EMC PowerEdge R840 Installation and Service Manual

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Removing a memory module

Prerequisites

WARNING Allow the memory modules to cool after you power off the system. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the memory module.
CAUTION To ensure proper system cooling, when processor 1 and processor 2 are installed, memory module blanks must be installed in memory sockets that are not occupied. Remove memory module blanks only if you intend to install memory modules in those sockets.
  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  3. Remove the applicable air shroud: OR

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.
    Figure 1. Removing a memory module
    This image shows how to remove a memory module.
    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.

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