Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 42. Unplug the fan.
Chapter 4: Installing Components
Replacing a fan
The pictures in this procedure show the
Important
Make sure that you replace a fan with an identical replacement fan. The arrow on each fan indicates the direction of its air flow, and the arrow should point toward the rear of the case.
To replace a fan:
1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 41.
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4 While pressing the locking clip, slide the fan away from the system board, then pull it away from the case.
Locking clip
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