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Removing the standard I/O book air baffle

Use this information for instructions on how to remove the standard I/O book air baffle.

To remove the air baffle, complete the following steps:

  1. Before you begin, read Safety and Installation guidelines .
  2. Turn off the server (see Turning off the server) and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables as necessary to replace the device.
  3. Remove the standard I/O book from the server (see Removing the standard I/O book).
  4. Open the air baffle cover. Pull up on the air baffle top cover tab while pushing down on the bottom tab on the base of the air baffle to remove the cover.

    Illustration of removing the air baffle cover
  5. Disconnect the flash power modules cables from the adapters and remove the flash power modules from the air baffle.
  6. Rotate the air baffle up, then push outward on both sides of the air baffle to disengage it from the I/O book and set it aside.

    Illustration of removing the standard I/O book air baffle
  7. If you are instructed to return the module, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.