Removing The Air Baffle; Replacing The Air Baffle - Lenovo System x3550 M5 Installation And Service Manual

Removing the air baffle

Use this information to remove the air baffle.
To remove the air baffle, complete the following steps:
Step 1. Read the safety information that begins on "Safety" on page v and "Installation guidelines" on
page 116.
Step 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables
(see "Turning off the server" on page 31).
Step 3. Remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 119).
Step 4. Grasp the air baffle, disengage pins from pin holes; then, lift the air baffle up and set it aside.
Figure 39. Air baffle removal
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before you turn on the server.
Operating the server with the air baffle removed might damage server components.

Replacing the air baffle

Use this information to replace the air baffle.
To install the air baffle, complete the following steps:
Step 1. Read the safety information that begins on "Safety" on page v and "Installation guidelines" on
page 116.
Step 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.
Step 3. Remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 119).
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