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Remove the processor air baffle and air flow sensor board

Follow instructions in this section to remove the processor air baffle and air flow sensor board.

About this task

S002
disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
S012
hot surface
CAUTION
Hot surface nearby.
Attention

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for this task.
    1. If necessary, remove all the WLAN antennas. See Remove the WLAN antennas.
    2. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
    3. Remove the PMB air baffle. See Remove the PMB air baffle.
    4. Lift the riser assembly from the node. See Remove the riser assembly from the node.
  2. Proceed to the section corresponding to the configuration:

Remove the processor air baffle​

Gently pinch the air baffle as shown; then, lift the air baffle to remove it.
Attention

For proper cooling and airflow, reinstall the air baffle before powering on the server. Operating the server with the air baffle removed might damage server components.

Figure 1. Removing the air baffle

Remove the processor air baffle and the air flow sensor board​

  1. Remove the processor air baffle with air flow sensor board.
    1. Gently pinch the air baffle as shown; then, lift the air baffle up.
    2. Disconnect the cable of air flow sensor board from the system board.
    3. Lift the air baffle out of the chassis.
    Attention

    For proper cooling and airflow, reinstall the air baffle before powering on the server. Operating the server with the air baffle removed might damage server components.

    Figure 2. Removing the air baffle

  2. Remove the air flow sensor board from the processor air baffle.
    1. Loosen the two screws that secure the air flow sensor board.
    2. Pull up the Mylar film.
    3. Lift the air flow sensor board to remove it from the air baffle.
    Figure 3. Removing the air flow sensor board

  3. Disconnect the cable from the air flow sensor board.

After this task is completed

  • 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