•  If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to the top cover, 
or remove the server from the rack.
Watch the procedure. A video of this procedure is available from the following links: 
• 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-C6QgmsUMRG6ul0bHzrGmsG
•  https://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_54461099
Procedure
Step 1.  Make preparations for this task. 
a.  Remove the top cover (see “Remove the top cover” on page 214).
Step 2.  Remove the fan. 
Figure 49. Removing a fan
Pinch and hold on the orange touch points on the top of the fan.
Lift the fan to remove it.
After this task is completed
•  Install a replacement unit (see “Install a fan” on page 134). 
Attention: With power on, complete the replacement within 30 seconds to ensure proper operation.
•  If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use 
any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Install a fan
Follow instructions in this section to install a hot-swap fan.
About this task
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