Intel® Server System SR9000MK4U Product Guide 55
Installing and Removing a Fan
You will need to remove the fan(s) to perform the following operations:
•To replace a fan
•To install or remove the fan box
•To install or remove the hard drive backplane
•To install or remove the mounting plate

Installing a Fan

To perform this procedure, you will first need to remove the top cover. The steps below
will direct you to the instructions to remove the top cover at the appropriate location in the
step sequence.
Before operating the procedures written in this chapter, except when hot-swapping, be
sure to turn off the system and then disconnect all power plugs.
1. Remove the top cover. For instructions, see “Removing the Top Cover” on page36.
2. Locate the fan area of the system. See the following figure.
Figure 45. Locating the Fans
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