4-14
Catalyst 4500 E-Series Switches Installation Guide
OL-13972-01
Chapter 4 Removing and Replacing FRUs
Removing and Replacing the Chassis Fan Assembly
Figure 4-17
Catalyst 4506-E System Fan Assembly
Step 2
Grasp the fan assembly with both hands and pull it outward; gently move it side to side if necessary to
unseat it from the backplane. Slide it out of the chassis and place it in a safe place.
Installing the Fan Assembly
Follow these steps to install the new fan assembly:
Step 1
Hold the fan assembly with the fans facing to the right.
Step 2
Place the fan assembly into the fan assembly bay so it rests on the chassis, and then lift the fan assembly
up slightly, aligning the top and bottom guides.
Step 3
Slide the fan assembly into the chassis until the two captive installation screws make contact with the
chassis.
Step 4
Using a screwdriver, tighten the two captive installation screws by turning them clockwise.
1
Captive installation screws
2
Fan assembly
231372
4506
2
1