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Installing System Components 73
3
Squeeze the fan loop handles to unlatch the fan from the back system fan
housing.
4
Pull the fan straight up from the fan cage to clear the back system fan
housing.
Installing a Back System Fan
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system
cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product
Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working
inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
1
Open the system. See "Removing the Top Cover" on page 60.
2
Position the connector on the fan to mate with the connector on the
chassis.
3
Position the fan in the fan housing.
4
Lower the replacement fan into the back system fan housing until it snaps
into place.
Hot-plugging a Back System Fan
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system
cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product
Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working
inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION: Use caution when handling the fan until the fan blades stop spinning.
NOTICE: For proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the server with the cover
removed for more than four minutes. Do not leave the chassis cover open or a
system fan removed any longer than necessary; system cooling could be reduced.
NOTICE: The system fans are hot-pluggable. To maintain proper cooling while the
system is on, replace only one fan at a time.
1
Open the system. See "Removing the Top Cover" on page 60.
2
Locate the fan you are replacing.
3
Squeeze the fan loop handles to unlatch the fan from the chassis.
4
Pull the fan straight up from the fan housing to clear the fan housing.
5
Position the connector on the fan to mate with the connector on the
chassis.