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5. Remove the fan blank.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Hot-swap fan
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, take the appropriate anti-static
precautions before beginning any installation, removal, or replacement procedure. Improper
grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless
all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.
To remove the component:
1. If a full-length expansion board is installed in the server, do the following:
a. Power down the server (on page 27).
b. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
c. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
2. Do one of the following:
o Extend the server from the rack (on page 28).
o Remove the server from the rack (on page 30).
3. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 37).
4. Remove the air baffle (on page 32).
5. Disconnect the fan cable.
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