Remove the air baffle

CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize the amount of time the access panel is open.

Procedure

Power down the server.
Remove all power:
1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
Do one of the following:
- If the server is in tower mode: Position the tower server for hardware configuration.
- If the server is in rack mode: Remove the server from the rack.
Remove the front bezel.
Remove the access panel.
Remove the air baffle:
1. Lift the front end of the baffle from the chassis.
2. Remove the baffle from the slots on the rear chassis.