Service Manual

Removing and Replacing Parts 4-19
Hard-Disk Drive Fan Assembly
Figure 4-14. Hard-Disk Drive Fan Assembly
The drive fan assembly is hot-pluggable and can be quickly replaced while the
system is running.
WARNING: If replacing this assembly while the system is running,
make sure you have the new assembly handy, and perform the pro-
cedure quickly to avoid overheating the drives.
Follow these steps to remove a drive fan assembly:
1. If replacing the drive fan assembly while the system is running,
have the new fan assembly ready.
2. Press the release tab on the fan carrier (see Figure 4-14) up away
from the hard-disk drive bay, and slide the fan assembly out of
the chassis.
3. To install the replacement drive fan assembly, fit the fan assem-
bly over the guide rail and slide it into place, seating it firmly.
When the fan assembly is correctly installed, the power cable connection
is made automatically through the bottom of the assembly.
guide rail
release tab
fan power-cable bundle
fan power-cable
bundle connector