2.7Removable 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. | 4. | Optical drive/floppy drive | |
2. | Rear fans | 5. | Front panel LED/switch board |
3. | Power supply modules | 6. SCSI backplanes | |
2.7.1 Hot-swap mid-fans (80mm)
The fan LED lights up green in normal operation. If the LED color turns orange, the fan is faulty and should be replaced.
To remove an 80mm
1. Stand in front of the system and open the top cover.
2. Use the thumb and index finger of your right hand to flip up the right handle, and the thumb and index finger of your left hand to flip up the left handle of the fan that you wish to remove.
3. Firmly hold the handles and pull | Front panel | |
up the fan until it is disengaged | ||
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from its connector. |
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Avoid touching the fan blades while removing the fan. Spinning fan blades may cause injury!
2.7.2 Rear fans (60mm)
To uninstall the rear fans:
1.Press the rear fan cage levers, two on each side and two on the bottom.
2.Pull the fan cage from the chassis.
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