Replacing The Air Baffle; Replacing The Server Top Cover - IBM System x3250 M4 Installation & User Manual

Replacing the air baffle

To install the air baffle, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page "Safety" on page vii and
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and
3. Make sure that all internal cables are correctly routed.
4. Align the air baffle with the slots on the chassis; then, lower the air baffle into
5. Install the server top cover (see "Replacing the server top cover").
6. Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed.
7. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.

Replacing the server top cover

To replace the server top cover, complete the following steps:
1. Make sure that all cables, adapters, and other components are installed and
2. Position the cover on top of the server so that approximately 13 mm (0.5 inch)
"Installation guidelines" on page 25.
all external cables (see "Turning off the server" on page 14).
the server.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before turning
on the server. Operating the server with an air baffle removed might damage
server components.
seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server.
Also, make sure that all internal cables are correctly routed.
Important: Before you slide the cover forward, make sure that all the tabs on
both the front, rear, and side of the cover engage the chassis
correctly. If all the tabs do not engage the chassis correctly, it will
be very difficult to remove the cover later.
extends from the rear.
Air baffle
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