Removing The System Fan; Figure 7-27 Releasing The System Fan From The Back Of The Drive Bay - Silicon Graphics Octane2 Owner's Manual

Chapter 7: Installing and Removing Internal Drives and Front Module Parts
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5. Follow the instructions in the next two sections for removing and replacing the
system fan, then reinstall the system drive, any internal secondary drives, the light
module, frontplane module, and bezel.

Removing the System Fan

1. Locate the system fan.
The system fan is attached to the back of the drive bay.
2. Using a flatsided screwdriver, slide the tip of the screwdriver between the tab and
fan, as shown in Figure 7-27.
3. Tilt the screwdriver to release the fan from the pressure of the tab.
Figure 7-27 Releasing the System Fan from the Back of the Drive Bay
4. Partially lift the fan from the back of the drive bays.
5. Gently pull up on the cable connector, as shown in Figure 7-28.
6. Discard the old fan.