Service Guide

Hardware Installations and Upgrades
Intel® Server System SC5650HCBRP Service Guide 57
Replacing Hard Disk Cage Fan
CAUTION
The system fan for the Intel
®
Server System SC5650HCBRP is NOT hot swappable. Before removing or
replacing a fan, you must first take the server out of service, turn off all peripheral devices connected to the
system, turn off the system by pressing the power button, and unplug the AC power cord from the system or
wall outlet.
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed in, “Appendix B: Safety Information”.
2. Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power cable.
3. Remove the left side cover. For instructions, see “Removing the Left Side Cover”.
4. Remove the system fan duct. For instructions, see “Removing and Installing System Fan Duct”.
5. Disconnect all cables from the expander hot swap drive cage.
6. Push the blue plastic release mechanism upward to release the hot swap hard drive cage (see letter “A” in
the following figure). Once released, pull the hot swap drive cage from the chassis (see letter “B”).
Figure 62. Removing Hot Swap Drive Cage from Chassis
7. Disconnect the fan power cable from the server board. Remove the hard disk cage fan from its snap-in
bracket by pressing the bracket tabs outward (see letter “A” and “B”).