7. If you are instructed to return the air baffle, follow all of the packaging
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
Replacing the air baffle
Use this information to replace the air baffle.
About this task
To replace the air baffle, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 283.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables.
3. Remove the top cover (see “Removing the top cover” on page 146).
4. Align the air baffle tabs with the baffle slots on both sides of the chassis; then,
lower the air baffle into the server. Press the air baffle down until it is securely
seated.
Note: Close the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector before
installing the air baffle for proper cooling.
5. Replace PCI riser-card assemblies, if needed.
6. Reinstall the top cover (see “Replacing the top cover” on page 147).
7. Slide the server into the rack.
8. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.
9. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.
Air baffle
Figure 71. Air baffle installation
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