Removing The Access Panel; Removing The Air Baffle - HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus Maintenance And Service Manual

Removing the access panel

CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server
in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available.
Procedure
1. If installed, remove the bezel.
2. Power down the server.
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
5. Remove the server from the rack.
6. Remove the access panel:
a. If necessary, unlock the access panel latch.
b. To disengage the access panel from the chassis, press the release button and pull up the latch.
c. Lift the access panel.

Removing 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.
Removal and replacement procedures
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