Remove the fan (front and rear)

Follow instructions in this section to remove the front fan and rear fan.

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.

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.
• Remove any locking device that secures the server, such as a Kensington lock or a padlock.
• Place the server on its side with the cover up.

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. Remove the server cover. See Remove the server cover.
      Attention

      The heat sink and processor could be very hot. To avoid burning yourself, wait for a few minutes after turning off the server before you remove the server cover.
   2. (For removing the front fan only) Remove the front bezel. See Remove the front bezel.
2. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
   Attention

   To avoid damaging the system board, make sure to follow the instructions in Internal cable routing when disconnecting cables from the system board.
3. If you are removing the rear fan for replacing or recycling the system board or removing the front fan for replacing the thermal sensor, perform the following steps.
   1. Carefully squeeze the four rubber mounts with a pair of pliers and push the rubber mounts inward.
   2. Slide the fan away from the chassis; then, lift it out of the chassis.
      Figure 1. Removing the fan by squeezing rubber mounts
      
      
4. If you are replacing the front or rear fan, perform the following steps.
   1. From the outside of the chassis, cut off the four rubber mounts that secure the fan to the chassis.
   2. Slide the fan away from the chassis; then, lift it out of the chassis.
      Figure 2. Removing the fan by cutting off rubber mounts