Remove the lower processor board (MB) air baffle

Follow the instructions in this section to remove the lower processor board (MB) air baffle.

About this task

Attention

Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
Power off the server and peripheral devices, disconnect the power cords from the primary chassis, then disconnect the power cords from the secondary chassis. See Power off the server.
If the server is installed in a rack, remove the server from the rack. See Remove the server from rails.
If you intend to install memory modules in the server, you must first remove the air baffle from the server.

Procedure

Make preparation for the task.
1. Remove the front top cover. See Remove the front top cover.
2. Remove the upper processor board (CPU BD) air baffle. See Remove the upper processor board (CPU BD) air baffle.
3. Remove the upper processor board (CPU BD). See Remove the upper processor board (CPU BD).
Record the cable connections first; then, disconnect and lift the cables routed through the lower processor board (MB) air baffle and set them aside.
Grasp both blue handles on the lower processor board (MB) air baffle and carefully lift it out of the chassis.
Attention
For proper cooling and airflow, reinstall the upper processor board (CPU BD) and lower processor board (MB) air baffles before you turn on the server. Operating the server with the air baffle removed might damage server components.
Figure 1. Removing lower processor board (MB) air baffle

After you finish

Install a replacement unit. See Install the lower processor board (MB) air baffle.
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.

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