Chapter 4: Installing Components
Replacing a fan
Important
To replace a front fan:
1
Follow the instructions in
2
Follow the instructions in
3
Remove the processor air duct by following the instructions in
processor air duct" on page
4
Unplug the fan cable from the fan connector on the system board.
Fan retention
tab
Fan release
tab
Fan handle
Fan retention
tab
5
Grasp the fan handle and press the fan release tab, then disengage the fan and move
it away from the chassis.
6
Pull the fan from the chassis.
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Make sure that you replace a fan with an identical replacement fan.
"Preventing static electricity discharge" on page
"Opening the server case" on page
33.
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30.
"Removing the
Fan cable