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Determining Fan Failure
Each fan uses an amber LED to indicate the failed fan. When an LED illuminates the fan should be
replaced. To view the LEDs:
1. See the warnings and cautions under Removing and Installing the Top Cover.
2. Follow the instructions under Removing the Top Cover.
3. Locate the fan bay. See Figure 51.
4. If a fan has failed, the LED for that fan will display an amber LED. See Figure 57 for help in
locating the LEDs.
5. See the instructions below to replace a failed fan or follow the instructions under Installing the
Top Cover if no replacement is necessary.
Replacing a System Fan
Use the instructions below to replace a hot-swap system fan:
1. See the warnings and cautions under Removing and Installing the Top Cover.
2. Follow the instructions under Removing the Top Cover.
3. Locate the fan you are replacing. If it is a failed fan, the amber LED on the failed fan is lit.
4. Place your fingers into the fan access points and squeeze your fingers together to release the fan
latch and remove the fan. See Figure 57.
5. Squeeze in at the access points on the replacement fan and insert it into place.
6. Follow the instructions under Installing the Top Cover.
Figure 57. System Fan Location and Removal
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