Product Service Guide

Hardware Installations and Upgrades
Intel® Server System SC5650BCDP Service Guide 29
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server and turn off the server.
3. Disconnect the AC power cord from the server.
4. Remove the server’s cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see letter “A” to “E” in
Figure 21).
Figure 21. Installing Memory
5. Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to the
open position (see letter “A” in Figure 21).
6. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package.
7. Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the two small notches in the bottom
edge of the DIMM with the keys in the socket (see letter “B” in Figure 21).
8. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket (see letter “C” in Figure 21).
9. When the DIMM is inserted, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the
retaining clips snap into place (see letter “D” in Figure 21). Make sure the clips are
firmly in place (see letter “E” in Figure 21).
10. Replace the server’s cover and reconnect the AC power cord.
Removing DIMMs
To remove a DIMM, follow these steps:
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book. See “Safety
Information” for more information.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server and turn off the server.
3. Remove the AC power cord from the server.
4. Remove the server's cover.