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5.1
System Fan Replacement
Required Tools and Supplies
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Anti-static wrist strap and other anti-ESD precautions (recommended)
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No tools are required to replace a faulty system fan
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Replacement system fan
Average Time to Complete: < 3 minutes
Procedure Prerequisites
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System fans are identified 0 – 5. Using fan fault information obtained via the system event log (SEL) or
other system management software, identify the system fan number to be replaced.
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It is recommended that the system be powered down and unplugged from the AC power source
before replacing a faulty system fan. However, system fans are hot-swappable. If necessary, the
following procedure can be performed while the system is still operational. To ensure system
thermals stay within required operational limits, the procedure must be completed and the top cover
reinstalled as quickly as possible.
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Remove system top cover (see
1.
Identify and locate the faulty fan and ensure the rotor is NOT spinning.
Caution: System fans operate at very high speeds and can be harmful if removed from the system while
the rotor is still turning. To prevent possible personal injury, a system fan must be deemed non-
functional with the rotor not turning before removing it from the system.
2.
Using the finger grips on top of the fan, grasp the faulty system fan and pull it up from the fan housing.
Intel® Server System M70KLP Family Service Guide
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Figure 74. Individual Fan Removal or Installation
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