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NOTE: You must remove the cooling shroud retention bar to replace a faulty retention bar or
service other components inside the system.
4. Ensure that the memory module socket ejectors are in the locked position.
Steps
1. Lower the cooling shroud retention bar into the system until the screw holes on the cooling shroud
retention bar align with the screw holes on the chassis.
2. Install the screws to secure the cooling shroud retention bar to the system.
Next steps
1. Install the cooling shroud.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
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Removing the cooling shroud retention bar
Installing the cooling shroud
Installing the sled
Processor blank and DIMM blank
The processor blank and DIMM blank supplied with your system aids in directing airflow over the unused
processor sockets and DIMM slots.
CAUTION: If you are permanently removing a processor, you must install a socket protective cap
and a processor blank and DIMM blank in the vacant socket to ensure proper system cooling. The
processor blank and DIMM blank covers the vacant sockets for the DIMMs and the processor.
Removing a processor blank and DIMM blank
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
NOTE: You must remove processor blank and DIMM blank when installing four processors or
service other components inside the system.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1. Press the ejectors on both ends of the memory module sockets to open it.
2. Hold the processor blank and DIMM blank by its edges and lift it away from the system.
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