Procedure
1.
2.
Remove all power:
a.
Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b.
Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3.
Do one of the following:
• Extend the server from the rack (
Extending the server from the rack
• Remove the server from the rack (
Removing the server from the rack
4.
on page 36).
CAUTION:
Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the
server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal
damage.
5.
Remove the primary PCIe riser cage (
6.
If installed, remove the butterfly riser cage (
on page 39).
7.
Remove the air baffle (
on page 40).
8.
If installed, do one of the following:
• Remove the processor mezzanine tray (
Removing the processor mezzanine tray
on page 45).
• Remove the 2P pass-through performance board (
Removing the 2P pass-through performance
on page 46).
9.
on page 42).
10.
Remove the fan cage holders (
on page 44).
11.
Remove the drive bay blank.
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