Removing the air baffle

This procedure applies only to 4U server models with non-hot-swap power supplies.

To remove the air baffle, complete the following steps.

1. Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables (see Turning off the server).
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see Removing the side cover).
4. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the system board facing up.
   Attention

   Do not allow the server to fall over.
5. Grasp the top of the air baffle and lift it out of the server.
   Figure 1. Air baffle removal for 4U server model with non-hot-swap power supplies
   
   
   Attention

   For proper cooling and airflow, reinstall the air baffle, making sure that all cables are out of the way, before you turn on the server. Operating the server with the air baffle removed might damage server components.
6. If you are instructed to return the air baffle, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.