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Determine which fan to replace by checking the LEDs on the fans. The front fans,
center fans, and rear fans are installed differently from each other. This section
contains separate instructions for each group of fans.
Replacing a front fan
Complete the following steps to replace front fan 5 or 6 (blower):
1. Review the information in "Installation guidelines" on page 45, "Handling
2. Remove the server cover (see "Removing the server left-side cover and bezel
3. Press the orange fan-release latch in the direction indicated by the arrow.
4. Pull the fan out of the server.
5. Align the two tabs on the replacement fan with the notches in the server and
6. Verify that the FAN LED on the diagnostic LED panel (see "Light path
7. Reinstall the server cover (see "Installing the server bezel and left-side cover
Replacing a center fan
Complete the following steps to replace center fan 3 or 4:
1. Review the information in "Installation guidelines" on page 45, "Handling
2. Remove the server cover (see "Removing the server left-side cover and bezel
3. Press the orange fan-release latch in the direction indicated by the arrow; the
4. Pull the fan out of the server.
5. Press the orange fan-release latch in the direction indicated by the arrow and
6. Verify that the FAN LED on the diagnostic LED panel (see "Light path
7. Reinstall the server cover (see "Installing the server bezel and left-side cover
Replacing a rear fan
Complete the following step to replace rear fan 1 or 2:
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static-sensitive devices" on page 46, and "Safety information" on page 169.
(tower model)" on page 55 or "Removing the server top cover and bezel (rack
configuration)" on page 57).
Attention:
To ensure proper system cooling, do not remove the server cover
for more than 30 minutes during this procedure.
press the fan into the corresponding connector. Press the front edge of the fan
to engage the latch fully and secure the fan in the server.
diagnostics" on page 38) is not lit. If the FAN LED is lit, reseat the fan.
(tower model)" on page 100 or "Installing the server bezel and top cover (rack
configuration)" on page 103).
static-sensitive devices" on page 46, and "Safety information" on page 169.
(tower model)" on page 55 or "Removing the server top cover and bezel (rack
configuration)" on page 57).
Attention:
To ensure proper system cooling, do not remove the server cover
for more than 30 minutes during this procedure.
latch will rotate downward.
open the latch; then, slide the replacement fan into the server. Press the latch
up to snap it into place and secure the fan in the server.
Note: When you slide the fan into the server, make sure the orange fan-release
latch is at the top.
diagnostics" on page 38) is not lit. If the FAN LED is lit, reseat the fan.
(tower model)" on page 100 or "Installing the server bezel and top cover (rack
configuration)" on page 103).
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