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Remove the air baffle

Use this procedure to remove the air baffle.

Before removing the air baffle:
  1. Read the following section(s) to ensure that you work safely.
  2. Turn off the corresponding compute node that you are going to perform the task on.

  3. Remove the compute node (see Remove a compute node from the enclosure).
  4. Remove the compute node cover (see Remove the compute node cover).

Complete the following steps to remove the air baffle.

Figure 1. Air baffle removal
Air baffle removal

Slightly push the right and left release latches; then, lift the air baffle out of the node.
Attention
For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before you turn on the node. Operating the node with the air baffle removed might damage node components.

If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube