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Remove the rear fan control board

Follow instructions in this section to remove the rear fan control board. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

About this task

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.
  • Two people and one lifting device on site that can support up to 400 lb (181 kg) are required to perform this procedure. If you do not already have a lifting device available, Lenovo offers the Genie Lift GL-8 material lift that can be purchased at Data Center Solution Configurator. Make sure to include the Foot-release brake and the Load Platform when ordering the Genie Lift GL-8 material lift.

Procedure

  1. Pull the system shuttle out of the chassis, and place it onto the lift platform. See Remove the system shuttle.
  2. Disconnect the cable from the rear fan control board.
  3. Remove the rear fan control board assembly.
    1. Unfasten the two screws marked with A on both sides of the system shuttle.
    2. Remove the rear fan control board assembly from the system shuttle.
      Figure 1. Rear fan control board assembly removal
      Rear fan control board assembly removal
  4. If necessary, unfasten the five screws to remove the rear fan control board from the bracket.
    Figure 2. Rear fan control board removal
    Rear fan control board removal

After you finish

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.