Replacing the fan bracket

Use this information to replace the fan bracket.

To install the fan bracket, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords.
3. Remove the cover (see Removing the cover).
4. Lower the fan bracket into the chassis.
   Figure 1. Fan bracket installation
   
   
5. Align the holes in the bottom of the bracket with the pins in the bottom of the chassis.
6. Press the bracket into position until the fan-bracket release levers click into place.
7. Install the three screws in the fan bracket if present.
   Note

   Use the hex screw driver to install the screws.

   Figure 2. Fan bracket screws installation
   
   
8. Replace the fans (see Replacing a hot-swap fan).
9. Replace the cover (see Replacing the cover).
10. Slide the server into the rack.
11. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.
12. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.