Remove a system fan
Use this information to remove a system fan. You can remove a hot-swap fan without powering off the server, which helps you avoid significant interruption to the operation of the system.
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![240VA shock hazard](240VA_shock_hazard-126.png)
![240VA shock hazard](240VA_shock_hazard-126.png)
CAUTION
Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in spattered metal, burns, or both.
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![moving parts](moving_fan_blades-126.png)
![moving parts](moving_fan_blades-126.png)
CAUTION
Hazardous moving fan blades nearby. Keep fingers and other body parts away.
Before removing a system fan, remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
To remove a system fan, complete the following step:
Note
The fan you want to remove might be different from the following illustration, but the removal method is the same.
Watch the procedure
A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.
Figure 1. System fan removal
![System fan removal](sr570_rm_fan-450.png)
![System fan removal](sr570_rm_fan-450.png)
Grasp the fan tabs on both ends of the system fan and carefully lift the system fan out of the server.
After removing the system fan:
Install a new system fan. See Install a system fan.
If you are instructed to return the old system fan, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided.
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