Upgrading Your System 4-13Removing DIMMs! CAUTIONUse extreme care when removing a DIMM. Too muchpressure can damage the socket slot. Apply only enoughpressure on the plastic ejector levers to release the DIMM1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed under General Informationand Static Precautions at the beginning of this chapter.2. Perform the steps in "Preparing Your System for Upgrade" described earlierin this chapter.3. Extend the server out from the rack.4. Remove the top cover of the system chassis. See Top Cover Removal foundearlier in this chapter.! CAUTIONFor proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the systemwith the top cover removed. Always replace the top coverbefore powering on the system.5. Locate the appropriate DIMM sockets on the system board (seeFigure 4-7).6. Gently push the plastic ejector levers out and down to eject a DIMM from itssocket. See Figure 4-10.7. Hold the DIMM only by its edges, being careful not to touch its componentsor gold edge connectors. Carefully lift it away from the socket, and store itin an antistatic package.Figure 4-10. Removing a DIMMRepeat the above steps to remove the remaining DIMMs.8. Reinstall the top cover on the system chassis. See Top Cover Installationfound earlier in this chapter.9. Plug in the system power cord(s), and turn on the system10. Reinstall the server into the rack.
