Server User Manual

CHAPTER 4: Installing Components
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Replacing the fan cage and fan board
To replace the fan cage and the fan board:
1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 24. Make sure
that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected
to the server.
2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 25.
3 Remove the system fans by following the instructions in “To replace a system fan:” on
page 37.
4 Loosen the two screws (2) on the sides of the fan cage, then lift the fan cage (3) out of
the chassis.
5 Remove the cables from the fan board.
6 Loosen the thumbscrew (4) holding the fan board in the chassis.