To replace a hot-swap fan assembly:
1. Remove the cover. See "Removing the left-side cover (tower model)" on
2. Determine which fan assembly (fan 1 1 , fan 2 4 , or fan 3 9 ) to replace by
3. Remove the fan assembly from the server by pressing the orange release latch
4. Slide the replacement fan assembly into the server until it clicks into place.
5. Verify that the FAN LED on the diagnostic panel is not lit. If the FAN LED is lit,
6. Replace the cover. For a tower model, see "Completing the tower model
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page 48 or "Removing the cover (rack model)" on page 49.
Attention: To ensure proper system cooling, do not remove the top cover for
more than 30 minutes during this procedure.
checking the fan LEDs on the diagnostic LED panel (see "Diagnostic LED
panel" on page 153) and the LEDs located on the fan assemblies.
( 3 , 6 , or 8 ) for the fan and pulling the fan away from the server.
reseat the fan.
installation" on page 85. For a rack model, see "Completing the rack model
installation" on page 88.