Removing The Microprocessor Air Baffle - IBM System x3750 M4 Installation And Service Manual

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Removing the microprocessor air baffle

This information provides instructions for removing the microprocessor air baffle.

About this task

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

1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines, see "Safety" on page vii

2. Turn off the server (see "Turning off the server" on page 22) and all attached

3. Remove the top cover (see "Removing the server top cover" on page 38).

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

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

"Completing the installation" on page 129.

and "Installation guidelines" on page 35.

peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external

cables from the server.

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.

Microprocessor

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.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices