You can replace a faulty node canister memory module (16
GB DIMM) with a new one received from CRU / FRU stock.
- Follow Procedure: Removing a Lenovo Storage V7000 Gen2 node canister to disconnect
and remove the node canister with the faulty memory.
- Remove the lid of the canister, as described in Procedure: Removing and replacing the lid of a Lenovo Storage V7000 Gen2 node canister.
- Locate the DIMM slot with the faulty DIMM.
Slot 1 is next to the battery area. Slot 2 is next to the processor.
The slots are marked 1, 2 , 4, 3 as shown in
Figure 1 .
- Remove the faulty DIMM by applying gentle, outwards pressure
simultaneously to the retaining clips at each end of the DIMM slot
until the DIMM is levered out of the slot.
- Touch the replacement DIMM packaging onto a metal area
of the case, then remove the replacement DIMM from its package.
- Ensure that the retaining clips of the DIMM slot are open.
- Gently place the DIMM in the slot, ensuring that the notches
in the DIMM align with the shape of the slot, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Installing a Lenovo Storage V7000 2076-524 node canister memory module
- Apply even, firm, downwards pressure on the DIMM in its
slot until the retaining clips move inwards and engage the edges of
the DIMM.
- Ensure that the retaining clips are fully engaged with
the edges of the DIMM.
Gently pull the DIMM upwards and ensure that it does not become
dislodged.
- Replace the canister lid, as described in Procedure: Removing and replacing the lid of a Lenovo Storage V7000 Gen2 node canister.
- Reinstall the canister, as described in Replacing a Lenovo Storage V7000 Gen2 node canister, into the enclosure from
which it was removed in step 1.
The node canister starts.
- Reconnect the cables to the canister, ensuring cables go
into the same ports from which they were removed in step 1.
- When the canister is back online, check the event log for
new events, particularly events that relate to hardware changes.
