• Read “Installation Guidelines” on page 1 and “Safety inspection checklist” on page 2 to make sure that
you work safely.
• Remove the shipping bracket, if applicable (see
“Configuration guide” on page 9); then, power off the
server and disconnect the power cords (see
“Power off the server” on page 8).
• Remove the node from the enclosure , if applicable (see
“Configuration guide” on page 9); then, carefully
lay the node on a flat, static-protective surface.
Procedure
Step 1. Make preparations for this task.
a. If applicable, unlock or remove any locking device that secures the top cover, such as a
Kensington lock; then, remove the top cover (see
“Remove the top cover” on page 122).
b. Remove the air baffle (see
“Remove the air baffle” on page 32).
c. If necessary, remove the intrusion switch (see
“Remove the keylock switch with cable” on page
60
).
Step 2. Remove the fan module.
a.
Disconnect the fan cable from the connector on the system board.
b.
Locate the hole under the fan slot; then, disengage the fan module by pushing it through this
hole from the underside of the node.
c.
Lift the fan module up to remove it from the node.
Figure 47. Disconnection of a fan cable and removal of a fan module
After this task is completed
• Install a replacement fan (see
“Install a fan module” on page 56).
• If you are instructed to return the component, follow all of the packaging instructions and use any
packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Demo video
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