Removing memory modules – Dell POWEREDGE 2950 User Manual

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Installing System Components

9 Replace the memory cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on page 67.

NOTICE:

Never operate your system with the memory cooling shroud removed. Overheating of the system can

develop quickly resulting in a shutdown of the system and the loss of data.

10 Close the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.
11 (Optional) Enter the System Setup program, and check the System Memory setting on the main

System Setup screen. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 37.

The system should have already changed the value to reflect the newly installed memory.

12 If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Repeat

step 2 through step 11 of this procedure, checking to ensure that the memory modules are firmly
seated in their sockets.

13 Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on

page 132.

Removing Memory Modules

CAUTION:

Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety
precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical

outlet.

2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.
3 Remove the memory cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 67.

NOTICE:

Never remove the memory cooling shroud without first powering down the system. Overheating of the

system can develop quickly resulting in a shutdown of the system and the loss of data.

4 Locate the memory module sockets on the system board. See Figure 6-2.

CAUTION:

The DIMMs are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the

DIMMs to cool before handling them. Handle the DIMMs by the card edges, and avoid touching the DIMM
components.

5 Press down and out on the ejectors on each end of the socket until the memory module pops out of the

socket. See Figure 3-27.

6 Replace the memory cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on page 67.

NOTICE:

Never operate your system with the memory cooling shroud removed. Overheating of the system can

develop quickly resulting in a shutdown of the system and the loss of data.

7 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 55.

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