Removing and replacing memory in the 7063-CR1

Learn how to remove and replace memory in the IBM 7063-CR1 Hardware Management Console system.

1. Attach the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap.
   The ESD wrist strap must be connected to an unpainted metal surface until the service procedure is completed, and if applicable, until the service access cover is replaced.

   Attention:

   • Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap to the front ESD jack, to the rear ESD jack, or to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent the electrostatic discharge from damaging your hardware.
   • When you use an ESD wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. An ESD wrist strap is used 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 an ESD 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. If at any point in this service process you move away from the system, it is important to again discharge yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface for at least 5 seconds before you continue with the service process.
2. Depending on the memory location, you might need to remove the system processor air baffles.
   Carefully unsnap and lift the processor air baffle from the system.

   

3. Remove the memory DIMM.
   1. Locate the memory DIMM that you want to remove.
   2. Unlock the memory DIMM by simultaneously pushing the locking tabs away from the memory DIMM, in the direction that is shown in Figure 2. Be sure to unlock both tabs at the same time. The lever action of opening the tabs pushes the memory DIMM out of the slot.
   3. Hold the memory DIMM by the edges and pull it out of the slot.

   

4. Insert the memory DIMM.
   1. Grasp the memory DIMM along its edges and align it with the slot on the system backplane.
      Attention: Memory is keyed to prevent it from being installed incorrectly. Note the location of the key tab within the memory connector before you attempt to install it.
   2. Press firmly on each side of the memory DIMM until the locking tab locks in place with an audible click.

      

5. If you removed the system processor air baffle, replace it.
   Insert the edge of the system processor air baffle into the fan support. Then, carefully press the system processor air baffle down into place.