68 Installing System Components
Fan Brackets

Removing the Fan Bracket

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the
components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety
precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
1
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical
outlet.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.
3
Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 67.
4
Remove the SAS controller daughter card. See "Removing a SAS Controller Daughter Card" on
page74
5
Remove the fans from the fan bracket. See "Removing a System Fan" on page65.
6
Remove the fan bracket from the system:
a
Press down on the release latch on the left side of the fan bracket. See Figure3-11.
If the bracket does not disengage completely, push down slightly on the bracket when releasing the
latch.
b
Rotate the left side of the bracket upward, releasing the plastic clip from its slot in the power
supply cage.
c
Draw the bracket out of the system.
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