Processor Blank And Dimm Blank; Removing A Processor Or Dimm Blank - Dell PowerEdge M630 Owner's Manual

NOTE: You must remove the cooling shroud to service other components inside the system.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Followthe procedure listed in the Beforeworking inside yoursystem section.
3. Ensure that the cooling shroud is removed.
Figure 13. Installing the cooling shroud
1. cooling shroud
Step
Lower the cooling shroud into the chassis until it is firmly seated.
Next step
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related links
Safety instructions
Removing the coolingshroud
Before working inside your system
After working inside your system

Processor blank and DIMM blank

The processor blank and DIMM blank supplied with your system aids in directing airflowover the unused processor sockets and
DIMM slots.
CAUTION: If you are permanently removing a processor, you must install a socket protective cap and a processor blank
and DIMM blank in the vacant socket to ensure proper system cooling. The processor blank and DIMM blank covers the
vacant sockets for the DIMMs and the processor.

Removing a processor or DIMM blank

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Youshould only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support
team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety
instructionsthatcamewiththeproduct.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Followthe procedure listed in the Beforeworking inside yoursystem section.
Step
Hold the processor/DIMM blank by its edges and lift it away from the system.
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