2.10 Removable components

You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove the following components:

1.

Chassis fan

4.

Power supply module

2.

HDD fans

5.

Floppy disk drive

3.

SATA backplanes

6.

Front I/O board

2.10.1 Chassis fan

To remove the chassis fan:

1.Disconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the connector CHA_FAN1 on the motherboard.

2.Press the tabs on the outer corners of the system fan, then pull the fan out of the chassis.

3.Lift the chassis fan case lock hooks, then push the fan from the center of the case until it is detached.

Lock hooks

ASUS AP130-E1 barebone server

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