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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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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CAUTION
Hazardous moving fan blades nearby.
Before removing a system fan, remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
To remove a system fan, complete the following step:
Figure 1. System fan removal
Grasp the fan tabs on both ends of the system fan and carefully lift the system fan out of the server.
After you finish
Install a new system fan. See Install a system fan.
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.
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