Remove the system air baffle
Power down the server (on page 25).
1.
Remove all power:
2.
Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
a.
Disconnect each power cord from the server.
b.
Place the server on its side.
3.
Remove the access panel (on page 25).
4.
If installed, remove the PCI air baffle (on page 27).
5.
Remove the system air baffle.
6.
Non-hot-plug drive cage
CAUTION:
all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.
To remove the component:
Back up all server data on the drive.
1.
Power down the server (on page 25).
2.
Remove all power:
3.
Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
a.
Disconnect each power cord from the server.
b.
Place the server on its side.
4.
Remove the access panel (on page 25).
5.
Remove the front bezel (on page 26).
6.
If installed, remove the PCI air baffle (on page 27).
7.
Remove the system air baffle (on page 28).
8.
To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless
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