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. If necessary, remove all the WLAN antennas. See Remove the WLAN antennas.
   2. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
   3. Remove the PMB air baffle. See Remove the PMB air baffle.
   4. Lift the riser assembly from the node. See Remove the riser assembly from the node.
   5. Remove the processor air baffle. See Remove the processor air baffle and air flow sensor board.
2. Disconnect the fan cable.
   1. Press and hold the fan cable latch.
   2. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
3. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the fan module with a PH1 screwdriver.
   Figure 1. Removing the fan module
   
   
4. Pinch the blue touch points; then, lift the fan module to remove it.
   Figure 2. Removing the fan module
   
   

   Attention

   
   
   

   DO NOT disassemble the fan module. Attempting to disassemble the fan module might cause damage to the components.