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Removing the microprocessor air baffle

Use this information to remove the microprocessor air baffle.

To remove the microprocessor 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 as necessary to replace the device.
  3. Remove the server cover (see Removing the server top cover).
  4. Grasp the baffle by the grip points and lift it all the way up out of the slots on the chassis wall and set it aside.
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    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.