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Remove a fan control board assembly

Follow instructions in this section to remove a fan control board and a fan control board cage.

About this task

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disconnect all power
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

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.
    5. Disconnect all the cables from the fan control board.
  2. Remove the fan control board assembly.
    1. Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the fan control board assembly with a screwdriver.
    2. Lift the fan control board assembly until the guide pins on the enclosure are seated on the large opening of the key holes; then, slide the fan control board assembly to remove it.
      Figure 1. Removing the fan control board assembly

  3. Remove the two screws that secure the fan control board to the fan control board cage; then lift the fan control board out of the cage.
    Figure 2. Removing the fan control board

After you finish
  • Install a replacement unit. See Install a fan control board assembly.

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

Demo video

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