Remove the fan (front and rear)

Follow this procedure to remove the front fan or rear fan.

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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.

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. Remove the server cover, see Remove the server cover.
      Note

      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. (Removing the front fan only) Remove the front bezel, see Remove the front bezel.
2. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
3. If you are removing the fan for replacing or recycling the system board, perform the following steps.
   1. Carefully squeeze the four rubber mounts with a pair of pliers and push the rubber mounts inward instead of cutting of them.
   2. Slide the fan away from the chassis; then, lift it out of the chassis.
   Figure 1. Removing 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 fan by cutting off rubber mounts