Lenovo RD540 manual Installing a memory module, Opening the retaining clips of the memory slots

Installing a memory module

Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 67.

This topic provides instructions on how to install a memory module.

Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference.

Notes:

•To optimize system performance, ensure that you consider and follow the memory module installation rules when performing the operation. See “Memory module installation rules” on page 75.

•Use any documentation that comes with the memory module and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic.

To install a memory module, do the following:

1.Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.

2.If the server is installed in a rack cabinet, remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat, clean, and static-protective surface. See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server.

3.Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 69.

4.Remove the cooling shroud. See “Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud” on page 73.

5.Locate the memory slots on the system board and read the memory module installation rules. See “Memory module installation rules” on page 75.

6.Remove any parts or disconnect any cables that might prevent your access to the memory slots.

7.Open the retaining clips of the appropriate memory slot.

Figure 43. Opening the retaining clips of the memory slots

8.Touch the static-protective package that contains the new memory module to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new memory module out of the package.

Note: Carefully handle the memory module by its edges.

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