Chapter 4 Servicing Motherboard Components 4-17
Caution – To prevent the system from overheating, ensure that the air duct is
correctly installed before powering on the server.
4.4.1 Removing the Air Duct
1. Slide the system out of the rack.
See Section 2.5, “Extending the Server to the Maintenance Position” on page 2-5.
2. Remove the top cover.
See Section 2.8, “Removing the Top Cover” on page 2-11.
3. Remove the memory tray, to access the air duct.
See Section 4.2.1, “Removing the Memory Tray” on page 4-11.
4. Slide the air duct to the right to disengage the left hand pin as shown in
EQUATION 4-1.
5. Slide the air duct to the left to disengage the right hand pin.
6. Move the air duct towards the back to clear the lip on the midwall.
7. Lift the air duct out of the server.
8. Set the air duct aside.