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Replacing the fan bracket

Use this information to replace the fan bracket.

To install the fan bracket, complete the following steps:

Figure 1. Fan bracket removal
Fan bracket removal
  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.
  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. Replace the fans (see Replacing a hot-swap fan).
  8. Replace the cover (see Replacing the cover).
  9. Slide the server into the rack.
  10. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.
  11. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.