CHAPTER 4: Installing Components
Replacing a fan
Important
Make sure that you replace a fan with an identical replacement fan.
To replace a front fan:
1Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 18.
2Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 19.
3Remove the processor air duct by following the instructions in “Removing the processor air duct” on page 21.
4Unplug the fan cable from the fan connector on the system board.
Fan retention tab 
Fan release tab
Fan handle
Fan retention tab 
Fan cable
5Grasp the fan handle and press the fan release tab, then disengage the fan and move it away from the chassis.
6Pull the fan from the chassis.
7Insert the new fan into the opening left by the old fan, then insert the fan retention tabs and fan release tab into the chassis until it snaps into place.
8Plug the fan cable into the fan connector on the system board.
9Replace the processor air duct by following the instructions in “Installing the processor air duct” on page 22.
10 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 24.
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