Removing and replacing the media bay blankRemoving and replacing the media bay blank
This procedure is only applicable in the SFF drive chassis.
CAUTION: CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays are populated
with either a component or a blank.
PrerequisitesPrerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available.
ProcedureProcedure
1.  If installed, remove the front bezel .
2.  Power down the server.
3.  Remove all power:
a.  Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b.  Disconnect each power cord from the  server.
4.  Disconnect all peripheral cables from the  server.
5.  Remove the server from the rack .
6.  Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
7.  Remove the access panel .
8.  Remove the media bay blank:
a.  Remove the media bay blank screws (callout 1).
Retain all screws for future use.
b.  Disengage the media bay blank (callout 2).
c.  Remove the media bay blank (callout 3).
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.