Remove a PCIe riser air baffle

Follow instructions in this section to remove a PCIe riser air baffle. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

About this task

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CAUTION

Hot surface nearby.

Attention

• Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
• Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. Pull the system shuttle to the stop position.
      1. Press the two blue release latches.
      2. Rotate the two release levers until they are perpendicular to the shuttle.
      3. Pull the shuttle forward until it stops.
         Important

         To avoid damage, push the two release levers back and ensure they lock into place after extending the system shuttle to its stop position.
         Figure 1. Pulling the system shuttle to the stop position
         
         
   2. Remove the PCIe riser assembly. See Remove a PCIe riser assembly.
2. Remove the PCIe riser air baffle.
   1. Unfasten the two screws that secures the PCIe riser air baffle to the PCIe riser.
   2. Grasp the PCIe riser air baffle and carefully pull it out.
      Figure 2. PCIe riser air baffle removal