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Removing memory risers for the 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D

Use this procedure for removing a memory riser (also known as a memory card).

If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), use the HMC to complete the steps for removing memory risers from the server. For information about using the HMC to remove memory risers, see Removing a part using the Hardware Management Console. If you do not have an HMC, complete this procedure to remove memory risers.

If your system is managed by the IBM® Systems Director Management Console (SDMC), use the SDMC to remove the memory riser from the server. For instructions, see Removing a part by using the Systems Director Management Console. If you do not have an SDMC, complete this procedure to remove a memory riser.

To remove a memory riser:

  1. Complete the prerequisite tasks. For instructions, see Before you begin.
  2. Use the service indicator light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to help identify the part. For instructions, see Identifying a part.
  3. Stop the system. For instructions, see Stopping a system or logical partition.
  4. For a rack-mounted system, place the system into the service position, as described in Placing a rack-mounted model into the service position.
  5. Remove the service access cover.
  6. Reach behind the system and disconnect all power cords from the unit you are servicing.
    Figure 1. Disconnecting the power cordsDisconnecting the power cords
    Note: An optional power supply is available in the 8202-E4B or 8202-E4C server. The 8205-E6B or 8205-E6C server is equipped with a mandatory second power supply. Before continuing with this procedure, ensure that the power source to the system has been disconnected.

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    Hazardous voltage or energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. Do not open any cover or barrier that contains this label.
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    Hazardous voltage or energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. Do not open any cover or barrier that contains this label.

  7. Attach the wrist strap.
    Attention:
    • Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging your hardware.
    • When using a wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. A wrist strap is for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment.
    • If you do not have a wrist strap, just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds.
  8. Remove the memory riser from the system by pulling the locking tabs (A) into the open position and lifting the memory riser out of the system.
    Figure 2. Removing a memory riser
    Memory riser removed.

Next, replace the memory riser you removed or install a new memory riser.

Parent topic: Memory for the 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D

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Last updated: Thu, February 18, 2016