Replace a Faulty DIMM
 | Caution - This procedure requires handling components that are sensitive to ESD. Follow antistatic practices to avoid damage or component failure. |
Customers can perform this procedure, but the system must first be completely powered down and all power cords unplugged. See Component Service Categories for more information about cold-service procedures.
Perform this procedure to replace a faulty DIMM on the motherboard or a memory riser.
- Identify the faulty DIMM to be removed using the ILOM show faulty command.
- Prepare the system for service.
- Unplug the power cords.
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Remove the
appropriate memory riser.
To remove a DIMM from the motherboard, you must remove the memory riser above that DIMM to enable access.
- Locate the faulty DIMM on the motherboard or memory riser using the DIMM fault LEDs.
- Remove the faulty DIMM.
- Ensure the replacement DIMM has the same rank classification as the faulty DIMM.
- Install the replacement DIMM.
- Install the memory riser that you removed.
- Return the server to operation.
- Enable and verify the replacement DIMM.