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Remove a fan module

Follow the instructions in this section to remove a fan module.

About this task

S017
moving parts
CAUTION
Hazardous moving fan blades nearby. Keep fingers and other body parts away.
S033
240VA shock hazard
CAUTION

Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in spattered metal, burns, or both.

Attention

  • 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

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Remove the server cover. See Remove the server cover.
  2. Remove the fan module.
    1. Squeeze and hold on the pinch points on the top of the fan module.
    2. Lift the fan module out of the fan cage.
      Figure 1. Removal of a fan module

      Fan module removal

After this task is completed

  1. Install a replacement unit. See Install a fan module.

    Attention
    With power on, complete the replacement within 30 seconds to ensure proper operation.

  2. 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

Watch the procedure on YouTube