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Removing the hard disk drive fan duct

This procedure applies only to the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies (Model name: 2582-F4x).

To remove the hard disk drive fan duct on the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies (Model name: 2582-F4x), complete the following steps.

  1. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.
  2. Unlock and remove the side cover (see Removing the side cover).
  3. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the system board facing up.
    Attention
    Do not allow the server to fall over.
  4. Unfasten the retention clips that secure the hard disk drive fan duct cable and then disconnect the hard disk drive fan duct cable from the system board.

  5. Grasp the hard disk drive fan duct by the blue point and pull up to lift it out of the chassis.

  6. If you are instructed to return the fan, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.