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.
![240VA shock hazard](240VA_shock_hazard-126.png)
Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in spattered metal, burns, or both.
![moving parts](moving_fan_blades-126.png)
Before removing a system fan:
Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
Remove the air baffle. See Remove the air baffle.
To remove a system fan, complete the following steps:
Watch the procedure
A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.
![System fan removal](sr590_rmfan-300.png)
- Press the fan cage bracket to the front of the server.
- Grasp the top of the system fan with your fingers, and lift the fan out of the server.
After removing the system fan:
Install a new system fan or install a fan filler to cover the place. 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.