Installing The Rear System Fan - IBM 436854u - System x3200 M2 5U Mini Tower Server Problem Determination And Service Manual

Installing the rear system fan

Attention:
v Replace a failed fan within 48 hours.
v To ensure proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the server for more than 30
To install the rear system fan, complete the following steps:
1. The replacement fan comes with the rubber grommets installed; however, they
2. Position the fan so that the grommets protrude through the holes in the chassis;
3. Connect the fan cable to the system board (see "System-board internal
4. Install any adapters that you removed (see "Installing an adapter" on page 59).
5. Install the side cover (see "Installing the side cover" on page 53).
6. Lock the side cover if you unlocked it during removal.
7. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached
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minutes with the side cover removed.
might have come out during shipment. If any of the rubber grommets are
missing from the fan, install them on the fan before you continue. Use
needle-nosed pliers to pull the grommets through the holes in the fan.
then, use needle-nosed pliers to pull the grommets through the holes from
outside the chassis.
Rubber
grommets
connectors" on page 9 for the location of the rear fan connector).
devices and turn on the server.
Rear system
Fan