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2.
Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 32).
3. Remove the fan.
CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed.
Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can
lead to thermal damage.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Processor fan bracket
These procedures apply to both the 6- and 12-fan configurations. If necessary, configuration-specific
illustrations are provided.
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 30).
2. Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Remove the server from the rack" on page 31).
3. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 32).