Next steps
1 If removed, install the buttery riser.
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Cooling fans
Removing the cooling fan
The procedure for removing standard and high performance fans are identical.
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Removing the air shroud
4 Removing the internal PERC riser
5 Move the cables out of the way to access the cooling fan cable connector on the system board.
Steps
1 Lift the fan out holding the blue touch point.
2 Disconnect the cooling fan cable connected to the system board connector.
NOTE
: In the 12 x 3.5-inch drive system, disconnect the fan 1 cable from the power interposer board connector.
80 Installing and removing system components