Removing the microprocessor air baffle

Use this information to remove the microprocessor air baffle.

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. Grasp the baffle by the grip points, lift it all the way up out of the slots, and set the baffle aside.
   Note

   A microprocessor air baffle must be installed whenever the two DIMM connectors closest to the microprocessor (on the left and the right) are empty. For example, when DIMM connectors 6 and 7 on the system board are empty, the microprocessor air baffle must be installed on microprocessor 1. This is applicable for all microprocessors.

   

   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.