Removal and replacement procedures 54
CAUTION: For proper cooling do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles,
expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize
the amount of time the access panel is open.
1. Power down the server (on page 26).
2. Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Remove the server from the rack" on page 27, "Extend the
server from the rack" on page 27).
3. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 33).
CAUTION: Do not detach the cable that connects the battery pack to the cache module.
Detaching the cable causes any unsaved data in the cache module to be lost.
4. Remove the battery pack from the air baffle ("Removing the battery pack" on page 49).
5. Remove the air baffle.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Fan cage
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 26).
2. Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Remove the server from the rack" on page 27, "Extend the
server from the rack" on page 27).
3. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 33).
4. Remove the PCI riser cage ("PCI riser cage" on page 43).
5. Remove the air baffle ("Air baffle" on page 53).
6. Remove the fan blanks.
7. Remove the fans ("Hot-plug fan" on page 35).