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8.Remove the DIMM from the slot.
IMPORTANT: DIMMs do not seat fully if turned the wrong way.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
IMPORTANT: Follow the DIMM installation guidelines when replacing or adding DIMMs (“DIMMs” (page 44)).
CPU baffle
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server blade, never power on a server blade without a CPU baffle or CPU in each CPU socket. The CPU baffle is needed for proper system cooling
CAUTION: Immediately install a CPU baffle in an empty CPU socket. To avoid damage to the socket pins, the socket should never be uncovered for more than 5 seconds. If the socket is damaged, the entire base blade must be replaced.
1.power off the server blade and remove it from the server blade enclosure (“Preparing the server blade for servicing”).
2.Remove the access panel (“Access panel” (page 106)).
110 Removing and replacing components