Removal and replacement procedures 58
Center fan assembly
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. Power down the server (on page 28).
2. Remove the power from the server:
a. Disconnect the power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect the power cord from the server.
3. Remove the server from the rack (on page 30).
4. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 35).
5. If an expansion board is installed in the riser board slot 1, remove the PCI riser cage ("PCI riser cage"
on page 51).
6. Disconnect the fan cable.
7. Turn the server bottom side up, and then remove the screws securing the center fan bracket.
8. Return the server to its normal position.
9. Remove the system cables that run over the cable management cutout of the center fan bracket.