Removing the DIMM air baffle

Use this information to remove the DIMM air baffle.

To remove the DIMM air baffle, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines, see Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server (see Turning off the server) and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables from the server.
3. Remove the top cover (see Removing the server top cover).
4. Lift the DIMM air baffle from the server and set it aside.
   Attention

   For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before you turn on the server. Operating the server with the air baffle removed might damage server components.

   

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to Completing the installation.