Replacing A Thermal Kit (Hot-Swap Fan) - Lenovo System x3550 M5 Installation And Service Manual

Step 3. Grasp the orange fan tabs on both ends of the fan and slowly lift it out of the chassis.
Figure 118. Fan removal
If you are instructed to return the fan, follow all of the packaging instructions, and use any packaging
materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Replacing a thermal kit (hot-swap fan)

Use this information to replace a thermal kit (hot-swap fan).
The server comes standard with five dual-motor hot-swap cooling fans. When there is one microprocessor
installed, install fan 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 for proper cooling.
Attention: To ensure proper operation, replace a failed hot-swap fan within 30 seconds.
To replace a hot-swap fan, complete the following steps:
Step 1. Read the safety information that begins on "Safety" on page v and "Installation guidelines" on
page 116.
Step 2. Remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 119).
Step 3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new fan to any unpainted metal surface on
the server. Then, remove the new fan from the package.
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Fan tabs
Fan connector on
the system board
Fan 8