28 Intel® Server System SR1550AL/SR1550ALSAS User’s Guide
Removing and Installing the Processor Air Duct
Always operate your server server system with the processor air duct in place. The air duct
is required for proper airflow within the server system.
For instructions on adding or replacing a processor, first remove the processor air duct,
and then see your server board user guide for instructions on processor installations and
removals. Return to these instructions to reinstall the processor air duct after installing
your processor and heat sink.

Removing the Processor Air Duct

1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book. See "“Safety
Information”.
2. Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power cable.
3. Remove the server system cover. For instructions, see “Removing the Chassis
Cover”.
4. Lift the processor air duct from its location over the two processor sockets.
Figure 21. Removing the Processor Air Duct
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