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Install the air baffle

Use this information to install the air baffle.

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Before installing the air baffle, if you want to install a RAID super capacitor module on the bottom of the air baffle, install it first. See Install a RAID super capacitor module.

To install the air baffle, complete the following steps:

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A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Figure 1. Air baffle installation
Air baffle installation

  1. Align the tabs on both sides of the air baffle with the corresponding slots on both sides of the chassis.
  2. Lower the air baffle into the chassis and press the air baffle down until it is securely seated.
After installing the air baffle:

  1. If there is a RAID super capacitor module installed on the bottom of the air baffle, connect it to the RAID adapter with the extension cable that comes with the RAID super capacitor module.

  2. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.