SUPER MICRO Computer FAN0103L4 Removing and Replacing the System Fans, Standard Cooling Systems

Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance

4-7 Removing and Replacing the System Fans

Before installing the motherboard in the chassis or accessing the motherboard after installation, it is necessary to remove the system fans. One set is located at the rear of the chassis, the other set is located in the middle of the chassis.

SC743TQ-865B-SQ Cooling System

The SC743TQ-865B-SQ model chassis are equipped with two super quiet mid- chassis fans, two non-functional "dummy" fans, one rear fan, and does not require an air shroud. This chassis does not require an air shroud. In the unlikely event that a system fan needs to be replaced, be sure to specify the SQ model number when ordering parts.

Standard Cooling Systems

Most SC743 model chassis include mid-chassis cooling fans, rear cooling fans and an air shroud to channel air within the chassis.

Removing and Replacing Mid-chassis Fans

1.Press the release tab located on the left side of the middle chassis fan.

2.While holding down the release tab, pull the fan upwards, and out of the chassis.

3.When replacing the middle chassis fan, push the fan back into the fan module slot until a click is heard, indicating that the fan has locked into position.

Release Tab

Figure 4-9: Removing the Middle Chassis Fans

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