Removing A Fan From The 9080-M9S System Node - IBM 9080-M9S Manual

The ESD wrist strap must be connected to an unpainted metal surface until the service procedure is
completed, and if applicable, until the service access cover is replaced.
Attention:
• Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap to the front ESD jack, to the rear ESD jack,
or to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent the electrostatic discharge from
damaging your hardware.
• When you use an ESD wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. An ESD wrist strap is
used for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock
when using or working on electrical equipment.
• If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging
and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a
minimum of 5 seconds. If at any point in this service process you move away from the
system, it is important to again discharge yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface for
at least 5 seconds before you continue with the service process.

Removing a fan from the 9080-M9S system node

To remove a fan from the system, complete the steps in this procedure.
Procedure
1. Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap on and that the ESD clip is plugged
into a ground jack or connected to an unpainted metal surface. If not, do so now.
2. To remove the fan, complete the following steps:
a) Put your thumb on the front side of the latch (A) as shown in the following figure, and put your
index finger against the rear of the latch (B).
b) Push against the latch with your thumb and then pull the latch out with your index finger. This
action releases the latch.
c) Rotate the fan handle in the direction shown in the following figure to unlock the fan from its slot.
d) Hold on to the fan handle and by using your hand to support the bottom of the fan, pull out the fan
from its slot as shown in the following figure.
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