Remove a fan module
Follow the instructions in this section to remove a fan module.
About this task
![moving parts](moving_fan_blades-126.png)
![240VA shock hazard](240VA_shock_hazard-126.png)
Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in spattered metal, burns, or both.
Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.
If the server is in a rack, remove it from the rack.
If foot stands are installed on the server, pivot them inwards and lay the server on its side for easier operation.
Procedure
- Make preparations for this task.
- Remove the server cover. See Remove the server cover.
- Remove the fan module.
After this task is completed
Install a replacement unit. See Install a fan module.
AttentionWith power on, complete the replacement within 30 seconds to ensure proper operation.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.
Demo video