Removing a system fan

Use this information to remove a system fan in the server.

Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.

Attention

Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is powered-on might cause the server to halt, which might result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server with the power on.

To remove a system fan, complete the following steps.

1. Turn off the server (see Turning off the server for instructions) and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables from the server.
2. Remove the fan cage cover (see Removing the fan cage cover).
3. Remove the failed fan from the server by grasping the top of the fan by pressing the release latch with your index finger and thumb and lift the fan out of the server.
   Figure 1. System fans
   
   

If you are instructed to return the server component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.