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2. If connected, disconnect the cables from expansion card(s).
3. If installed, remove the expansion card riser.
NOTE: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the memory
modules to cool before handling them. 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, memory module blanks must be installed in any memory socket that
is not occupied. Remove memory module blanks only if you intend to install memory modules in those sockets.
Steps
1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
2. To release the memory module from the socket, simultaneously press the ejectors on both ends of the memory module
socket.
3. Lift and remove the memory module from the system.
Figure 18. Removing the memory module
a. memory module
b. memory module socket
c. memory module socket ejector (2)
Next steps
1. Install the memory module.
NOTE: If you are removing the memory module permanently, install a memory module blank.
2. If removed, install the PCIe expansion card riser.
3. If disconnected, reconnect the cables to the expansion card(s).
4. Install the cooling shroud.
5. If closed, open the expansion card latch on the cooling shroud to support the full length expansion card.
Related concepts
System Setup on page 26
Related references
Safety instructions on page 53
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Installing and removing system components