Replacing the fan assembly

Use this information to replace the fan assembly.

To replace the fan assembly, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins in Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server (see Turning off the server) and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables as necessary to replace the device.
3. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover facing up.
   Attention

   Do not allow the server to fall over.
4. Unlock and remove the left-side cover (see Removing the left-side cover).
5. Remove the fan assembly if necessary (see Removing the fan assembly).
6. Remove the air baffle if necessary (see Removing the air baffle).
7. Remove the existing fan assembly (see Removing the fan assembly).
8. Touch the static-protective package that contains the fan assembly; then, remove the fan assembly from the package.
9. Slide the fan assembly down directly into the server (see step 1 in the following illustration).
10. Align the release latches of the fan and make sure the fan assembly is firmly seated on the right position (see step 2 and 3 in the following illustration).
    
    
11. Connect the fan power cable on the system board. (see Internal Cable Routing and Connectors).
12. If you are instructed to return the drive backplane, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to Completing the installation.