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Processor Air Duct
To install or remove the DIMM or a processor, you will need to remove the air duct.
IMPORTANT: Do not assemble the server without installing the air duct. If the duct is not installed in the system, reduced cooling efficiency and can affect performance or cause damage due to overheating.
Removal
Follow these steps to remove the air duct.
1.Prepare your system for upgrade. See Preparing Your System for Disassembly and Reassembly described earlier in this chapter.
2.Remove the side cover.
3.Hold the left side of the air duct, and push the right end of the tab to release from the chassis. See Figure
4.Remove the duct from the chassis.