Removing the hard disk drive fan duct

This procedure applies only to the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies.

To remove the hard disk drive fan duct on the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies, 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.

   The following illustration is for 5U server models with 2.5" hot swap hard disk drives installed.

   Figure 1. 2.5" hard disk drive fan duct cable removal for 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies
   
   

   The following illustration is for 5U server models with 3.5" hot swap hard disk drives installed.

   Figure 2. 3.5" hard disk drive fan duct cable removal for 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies
   
   
5. Grasp the hard disk drive fan duct by the blue point and pull up to lift it out of the chassis.

   The following illustration is for 5U server models with 2.5" hot swap hard disk drives installed.

   Figure 3. 2.5" hard disk drive fan duct removal for 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies
   
   

   The following illustration is for 5U server models with 3.5" hot swap hard disk drives installed.

   Figure 4. 3.5" hard disk drive fan duct removal for 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies
   
   
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.