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Install the front air baffle

Follow instructions in this section to install the front air baffle.

About this task

Attention
Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

Procedure

  1. Align the front air baffle tabs with the front air baffle slots on both sides of the chassis; then, lower the front air baffle into the server until it is securely seated.
    Note
    Close the retaining clip on each end of the memory module connector before installing the front air baffle for proper cooling.
    Figure 1. Front air baffle installation
    Front air baffle installation
  2. Slightly press the front air baffle down until it is securely seated.

After you finish

  1. Route the cables through the front air baffle.
  2. If needed, reconnect the M.2 cable to the M.2 boot adapter.
    • Connect the cable to the M.2 boot adapter.
    • Hook the wire bail on the cable onto the connector.
      Figure 2. M.2 boot adapter cable connection
      M.2 boot adapter cable connection
  3. If needed, reconnect the flash power module cable to the extension cable.
    Figure 3. Flash power module cable connection
    Flash power module cable connection
  4. Reinstall the front top cover. See Install the front top cover.
  5. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

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