Remove the fan cage

Follow instructions in this section to remove the fan cage.

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

Hazardous moving fan blades nearby. Keep fingers and other body parts away.

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 server is installed in a rack, remove it from the rack. See Remove the server from rails.

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. Remove the front top cover. See Remove the front top cover.
   2. Remove all of the fans. See Remove a fan.
2. Remove the fan cage.
   1. Rotate the two release latches on the fan cage up to disengage it from the chassis.
   2. Hold the handles, and lift the fan cage out of the chassis.
      Figure 1. Fan cage removal