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4.
Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 35).
5. Remove the air baffle ("Air baffle" on page 36).
6. Open the DIMM slot latches.
7. Remove the DIMM.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Heatsink
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 28).
2. Remove the power from the server:
a. Disconnect the power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect the power cord from the server.
3. Do one of the following:
o Extend the server from the rack (on page 29).
o Remove the server from the rack (on page 30).
4. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 35).
5. Remove the air baffle ("Air baffle" on page 36).
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the heatsink to cool
before touching it.
CAUTION: Heatsink retaining screws should be tightened or loosened in diagonally opposite
pairs (in an "X" pattern). Do not overtighten the screws as this can damage the board, connectors,
or screws. Use the wrench supplied with the system to reduce the possibility of overtightening the
screws.
6. Remove the heatsink:
a. Loosen one pair of diagonally opposite screws halfway, and then loosen the other pair of screws.