Fan Distribution Board; Removing A Fan Distribution Board - Intel SPSH4 - Server Platform - 0 MB RAM Product Manual

13. Install the power supplies.
14. Install the electronics bay (page 104).
15. Connect the cables to the power distribution board and baseboard.
16. Close the front subchassis and electronics bay.
17. Install the front and rear access covers.

Fan Distribution Board

The fan distribution board is located in the foam fan baffle and provides power and signal circuitry
for the hot-swappable fans.
To replace the fan distribution board:
1. Remove the front access cover (page 67).
2. Remove all fan modules from the foam fan baffle (page 100).
3. Remove the baseboard ribbon cable and the power cable from the fan distribution board.
4. Gently press outward on two corners of the foam (Figure 49, A) to spread open the fan
distribution board slot in the foam fan assembly, rotate the edge of the board free, and lift the
board out of the foam air baffle.
5. Place the fan distribution board with the component side up on a nonconductive, static-free
surface or in an antistatic bag.
6. Grasp press the edges of the new fan distribution board with the component side up and the end
with the power and baseboard connectors facing the rear of the server.
7. Tip one edge of the board up about 30°, and slide the other edge into place in the foam fan baffle.
8. Gently press outward on two corners of the foam (Figure 49, A) to spread open the fan
distribution board slot in the foam fan baffle and rotate the board into place.
9. Connect the baseboard ribbon cable and the power cable.
10. Install the fan modules.
11. Install the front access cover.
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Figure 49. Removing a Fan Distribution Board
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