Replacing A Server Fan - Western Digital WDBWVL0080KBK Maintenance Manual

Replacing a Server Fan

When a fan requires replacement, you will receive an e-mail Alert indicating that there is a
problem with one of your WD Sentinel server fans.
The fans in the WD Sentinel server are "cold swappable." This means that the WD Sentinel
server must be shut down prior to your fan replacement. To shut down your WD Sentinel
server, follow the steps outline in "Shutting Down and Rebooting the Server" on page 40.
Important: To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) problems, ground yourself by
touching metal before handling the device.
What you'll Need:

Phillips screwdriver
 Replacement server fan
Replacing a Server Fan
1. Shut down the server.
2. Disconnect all external connections.
3. Place the unit on a clean and stable surface.
4. On the back of the unit, loosen and remove the four (4) Fan Plate mounting screws
(Figure 5).
Figure 4. Remove Fan Plate mounting screws
WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100
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