Installing The Microprocessor Air Baffle; Removing The Dimm Air Baffle - IBM System x3650 Type 7979 Problem Determination And Service Manual

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and
3. Place your fingers into the two handles on the top of the air baffle and lift the air
4. If you are instructed to return the cover, follow all packaging instructions, and

Installing the microprocessor air baffle

To install the microprocessor air baffle, complete the following steps.
Microprocessor air
baffle
1. Place your fingers into the two openings on the top of the air baffle.
2. Align the tab on the left side of the air baffle with the slot in the left side of the
3. Lower the air baffle into the server.
4. Install the cover (see "Installing the cover" on page 91).
5. Slide the server into the rack.
6. Reconnect the external cables; then, reconnect the power cords and turn on the

Removing the DIMM air baffle

When you work with some optional devices, you must first remove the DIMM air
baffle to access certain components or connectors on the system board.
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external cables; then, remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 90).
baffle out of the server.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before turning
on the server. Operating the server with the air baffle removed might damage
server components.
use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
chassis.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before you
turn on the server. Operating the server with an air baffle removed might
damage server components.
peripheral devices and the server.
Finger holes