- Topic ID: id_18480127
- Version: 4.0
- Date: Jan 20, 2020 8:32:01 PM
NIO64 Host Computer (Z820) Memory Replacement
Prerequisites
Overview
This procedure shall be followed when replacing the Memory DIMM Modules in the NIO64 host computer (Z820).
1 Z820 Computer Removal
Procedure
- Shutdown system. Select one of the following methods to Power
OFF the Console:
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If Applications are up, click on the [Shut Down] button on desktop display and select Shutdown.
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If Applications are down, open a Terminal Window. Type: halt, then press ENTER.
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When halt command has finished, power Off the console at the front panel switch.
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- Apply LOTO. See Equipment Service - Lockout-Tagout-PPE procedure.
- Remove Front and Top covers from NIO64 console.
Refer to Replacement → Console (RIO) → Console Cover Removal and Installation.
- Remove the Z820 computer from the NIO64 console chassis.
Refer to Replacement → Console (NIO64) → HP Host Computer Z820 Replacement
2 Memory Module Replacement
Procedure
- Open the Z820 computer side access panel.
- Remove the Expansion Card Support and the Airflow Guide.
Figure 1. Z820 Airflow Guide and Expansion Card Support

- Release two clamps both side of memory, and carefully pull the
memory out of the slot.
Figure 2. Memory Removal

- Install the new Z820 memory, Align the memory keyway with the slot key, and firmly seat the memory in the slot.
- Install the Airflow Guide and close the Side Access Panel.
3 Restore the Console
Procedure
- Fully slide the Z820 computer back into the console chassis, until mounting brackets are flush against the console chassis.
- Install and torque the four (4) 3mm socket cap screws that mount
the Z820 computer in the NIO64 console.note:
Torque each the for (4) 3mm socket cap mounting screws to:
- Reconnect all cables removed earlier to the Z820 computer.
- Remove LOTO on console.
4 Finalization
Procedure
- Install console covers. Refer to Replacement → Console (RIO) → Console Cover Removal and Installation Procedure.
- Power ON the console and confirm the Z820 computer does not display POST (Power On Self Test) errors.
- Perform the Functional Checks → System Scanning Test instructions from the procedure list.