Fan Brackets

Removing the Fan Brackets

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 71.

3Remove the fans from the fan bracket. See "Removing a System Fan" on page 82.

4Remove the expansion cards from riser 2. See "Removing an Expansion Card" on page 92.

5Remove the expansion-card riser 2. See "Removing Expansion-Card Riser 2" on page 101.

6Remove all three cooling shrouds. See "Cooling Shrouds" on page 94.

7For the processor fan bracket only: Remove the SAS controller daughter card. See "Removing a SAS Controller Daughter Card" on page 86.

8Remove the fan bracket from the system:

a Press and hold down on the release latch on the left side of the fan bracket. See Figure 3-16.

b Slide the fan bracket toward the release latch to disengage from the system board tray. See Figure 3-16.

c Lift the bracket out of the system.

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