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Removing a hot-swap fan assembly

Use this information to remove a hot-swap fan assembly.

Attention
To ensure proper server operation, replace a failed hot-swap fan within 30 seconds.

To remove a hot-swap-fan, complete the following steps:

  1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines, see Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. If the server is in a rack, slide the server out of the rack.
  3. Remove the top cover (see Removing the server top cover).
  4. Pull the fan latch to the left to release the fan from the fan connector and pull the fan out of the fan cage assembly.

    hot swap fan assembly

    Attention
    To ensure proper operation, replace a failed hot-swap fan within 30 seconds.
  5. If you are instructed to return the fan, follow all of the packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.