Lenovo RD540 manual Replacing the front panel board, Inserting the system fan

11.Note the orientation of the system fan and then insert the new system fan into the chassis until it snaps into position.

Figure 110. Inserting the system fan

12.Press down the tape of the system fan and then connect the cable of the new system fan to the system fan connector on the system board.

13.If you are instructed to return the old system fan, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.

What to do next:

•To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.

•To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 154.

Replacing the front panel board

Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 67.

This topic provides instructions on how to replace the front panel board.

Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference.

Notes:

•Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic.

•The front panel board is extremely sensitive to ESD. Ensure that you read and understand “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 68 first and carefully perform the operation.

To replace the front panel board, do the following:

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