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Remove the air baffle

Follow instructions in this section to remove the air baffle.

About this task

Attention

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for this task.
    1. Remove the middle top cover. See Remove the middle top cover.
  2. Pinch the air baffle by the blue touch points, and carefully lift the air baffle out of the enclosure.
    Attention
    For proper cooling and airflow, reinstall the air baffle before turning on the server. Operating the server with the air baffle removed might damage server components.
    Figure 1. Removing the air baffle from 1U2N enclosure

    Figure 2. Removing the air baffle from 1U3N enclosure

After you finish
  • Install a replacement unit. See Install the air baffle.

  • 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.