Removal and replacement procedures 45
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 23).
2. Remove the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page 24).
3. Remove the air baffle ("Removing the air baffle" on page 26).
4. Remove the full-length expansion board retainer, if any full-length expansion boards are installed
("Removing the full-length expansion board retainer" on page 43).
5. Push out to remove the slot cover.
Installing an expansion board
1. Power down the server (on page 23).
2. Remove the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page 24).
3. Remove the air baffle ("Removing the air baffle" on page 26).
4. Remove the full-length expansion board retainer, if any full-length expansion boards are installed
("Removing the full-length expansion board retainer" on page 43).
5. Remove the expansion slot cover ("Removing an expansion slot cover" on page 44).