Replacing the air baffle

Use this information to replace the air baffle.

1. Read the safety information that begins on page Safety and Removing and replacing guidelines.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.
3. Remove the top cover (see Removing the top cover).
4. Align the air baffle tabs with the baffle slots on both sides of the chassis; then, lower the air baffle into the server. Press the air baffle down until it is securely seated.
   Note

   Close the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector before installing the air baffle for proper cooling.

   Figure 1. Air baffle installation
   
   
5. Replace PCI riser-card assemblies, if needed.
6. Reinstall the top cover (see Replacing the top cover).
7. Slide the server into the rack.
8. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.
9. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.