System Fans - Digital Equipment DEC 3000 500X AXP Service Information

System Fans

System Fan
Removal
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Before the system is powered down, have the system
manager perform a system shutdown if needed.
There are three system fans on the bottom of the unit. To remove
a failed or damaged system fan:
Step Action
1 Perform the system shutdown.
2 Power down the unit.
3 Remove all bulkhead cables from
rear.
4 Face the front of the unit.
Carefully tilt the unit back,
so it is resting on its rear panel.
5 Remove the fan screw.
6 Slide the fan boot as shown.
7 Disconnect the fan cable.
8 Remove the fan.
NOTE
Refer to Figure 7–19
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