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.
1Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.
3Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 67.
4Remove the SAS controller daughter card. See "Removing a SAS Controller Daughter Card" on page 74
5Remove the fans from the fan bracket. See "Removing a System Fan" on page 65.
6Remove the fan bracket from the system:
a Press down on the release latch on the left side of the fan bracket. See Figure
If the bracket does not disengage completely, push down slightly on the bracket when releasing the latch.
bRotate the left side of the bracket upward, releasing the plastic clip from its slot in the power supply cage.
cDraw the bracket out of the system.
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