Operations 17
4. Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see the documentation that ships with the
rack mounting option.
5. Place the server on a sturdy, level surface.
Remove the access panel
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed.
Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can
lead to thermal damage.
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 16).
2. Remove the server from the rack (on page 16).
3. Open the latch, slide the access panel to the rear of the chassis, and remove the access panel.
If the latch is locked, use a T-15 Torx screwdriver to unlock the latch.
Remove the air baffle
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 16).
2. Remove the server from the rack (on page 16).
3. Remove the access panel (on page 17).
4. Remove the air baffle.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.