Removing The Hard Disk Drive Fan Assembly - IBM x3200 M3 7327 Service Manual

Removing the hard disk drive fan assembly

This procedure applies only to server models that have a hard disk drive fan
assembly.
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 remove the hard disk drive fan assembly, complete the following steps:
minutes with the side cover removed.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
on page 141.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords
and external cables.
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page
145).
4. Rotate the rear adapter-retention bracket to the open (unlocked) position.
5. Disconnect the hard disk drive fan assembly cable from the system board,
making a note of the cable was connected to the hard disk drive fan connector
for later installation.
6. Remove the lower bezel (see "Removing the lower bezel" on page 147).
7. Remove the hard disk drives.
8. Lift up and hold the drive cage release tab; then, rotate the drive cage out of
the chassis until the retaining tab on top of the cage locks into place.
Drive cage
release tab
Hard disk
drive cage
9. Pull out on the hard disk drive fan assembly release tabs; then, rotate the
assembly away from the drive cage slightly.
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