Remove the rear air baffle

Follow the instructions in this section to remove the rear air baffle.

Procedure

1. If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to the top covers, or remove the server from the rack. See Server replacement.
2. Remove the front top cover. See Remove the front top cover.
3. Remove the rear top cover. See Remove the rear top cover.
4. Remove all PCIe risers. See Remove the PCIe riser.
5. Remove the crossbar. See Remove the crossbar.
6. Remove the power cable routed through the rear air baffle and set it aside.
7. Record the cable connections first; then, lift the cables routed through the rear air baffle and set them aside.
   Figure 1. Lifting cable out of rear air baffle
   
   
8. Grasp the rear air baffle and carefully lift it out of the chassis.
   Note

   For proper cooling and airflow, reinstall the front and rear air baffles before you turn on the server. Operating the server with the air baffle removed might damage server components.

   Figure 2. Removing rear air baffle for 3U standard PHM
   
   

   Figure 3. Removing rear air baffle for 2U performance PHM