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Remove the processor air baffle

Follow instructions in this section to remove the processor air baffle. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

About this task

Attention
  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
  • Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.
  • If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to the top cover, or remove the chassis from the rack. See Remove the server from rack.
  • Two people and one lifting device on site that can support up to 400 lb (181 kg) are required to perform this procedure. If you do not already have a lifting device available, Lenovo offers the Genie Lift GL-8 material lift that can be purchased at Data Center Solution Configurator. Make sure to include the Foot-release brake and the Load Platform when ordering the Genie Lift GL-8 material lift.
  • If you intend to install memory modules in the CPU complex, you must first remove the processor air baffle from the server.

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for this task.
    1. Remove the front top cover. See Remove the front top cover.
    2. Remove the rear top cover. See Remove the rear top cover.
  2. Grasp the processor air baffle and carefully lift it out of the CPU complex.
    Figure 1. Processor air baffle removal
    Attention
    • For proper cooling and airflow, reinstall the processor air baffle before you turn on the server. Operating the server with the processor air baffle removed might damage server components.
    • Service label is located on the processor air baffle.

    Processor air baffle removal

After you finish

  1. Install a replacement unit. See Install the processor air baffle.
  2. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.