20 Intel® Server Chassis SC5400 User’s Guide
Removing and Installing the Processor and Memory Air Ducts
Always operate your server chassis with the processor and memory air ducts in place. The
air ducts are required for proper airflow within the chassis.
For instructions on adding or replacing a processor, first remove the processor and
memory air ducts, and then see your server board user guide for instructions on processor
installations and removals. Return to these instructions to reinstall the processor and
memory air ducts after installing your processor and heat sink.

Removing the Processor and Memory Air Ducts

1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book. See “Safety
Information” on page iii.
2. Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power cable.
3. Remove the chassis cover. For instructions, see “Removing the Chassis Cover” on
page 16.
4. Press the latch on the memory air duct to disengage it from the server board (see
letter “A” in the following figure).
5. Detach the memory air duct from the processor air duct (see letter “B”).
6. Remove the processor air duct (see letter “C”).
Figure 11. Removing the Processor and Memory Air Ducts
C
A
B
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