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Lenovo ThinkServer RD550 User Manual

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1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all

power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.

2. Prepare your server. See “Removing or extending the server from the rack cabinet” on page 63.

3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 63.

4. Remove the cooling shroud. See “Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud” on page 66.

5. Locate the memory slots on the system board and read the memory module installation rules. See

“Memory module installation rules” on page 68.

6. Remove any parts or disconnect any cables that might prevent your access to the memory slots.

7. Open the retaining clips of the appropriate memory slot.

Figure 37. Opening the retaining clips of the memory slots

8. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new memory module to any unpainted surface on

the outside of the server. Then, take the new memory module out of the package.

Note: Carefully handle the memory module by its edges.

Chapter 6

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Replacing hardware

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