Remove a 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.

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CAUTION

To avoid personal injury, disconnect the fan cables before removing the fan from the device.

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CAUTION

Hazardous moving fan blades nearby. Keep fingers and other body parts away.

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CAUTION

Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in spattered metal, burns, or both.

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 node is installed in an enclosure or mounted, remove the node from the enclosure or mount. See Configuration guide.

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. Remove the desktop mount fan shroud. See Remove a fan shroud.
2. Locate the fan module to be removed. See System fan numbering.
3. Remove the fan module.
   1. Disconnect the fan module cable from the fan bridge cable.
      Figure 1. Disconnecting the fan bridge cable
      
      
   2. Remove the two screws that secure the fan module cable bracket; then, remove the fan module cable bracket from the server.
      Figure 2. Fan module 1 cable bracket
      
      

      Figure 3. Fan module 2 cable bracket
      
      
   3. Remove the three screws that secure the fan module to the top cover; then gently lift the fan module.
      Figure 4. Removing the fan module
      
      
   Note

   If necessary, repeat the procedure to remove the other fan module.