Remove an enclosure fan module

Follow instructions in this section to remove a fan module.

About this task

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CAUTION

The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

Attention

• Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

• Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.

• If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to the top cover, or remove the server from the rack. See Remove a node from the rack.

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. Remove the middle top cover. See Remove the middle top cover.
   2. Remove the air baffle. See Remove the air baffle.
   3. Disconnect the fan control board power cable from the node. See Rear I/O connectors to locate the connectors.
   4. Remove the safety cover. See Remove the safety cover.
2. Remove the fan module.
   1. Press and hold the fan cable latch.
   2. Disconnect the fan cable from the fan control board.
      Figure 1. Removing the fan module
      
      
3. Hold the both sides of the blue mylar on top of the fan module; then, pull the fan module out of the fan cage.
   Figure 2. Removing the fan module