Removing the front fan assembly
1.
Power down the workstation (see
Predisassembly procedures on page 75
).
2.
Disconnect power from the workstation (see
Predisassembly procedures on page 75
).
3.
Remove the side access panel (see
Removing the side access panel on page 78
).
4.
Remove the front bezel (see
Removing the front bezel on page 83
).
5.
To have adequate clearance to remove the fan assembly, remove any full-length expansion cards
(see
Removing an expansion card on page 124
).
6.
If installed, remove the side access panel sensor (see
Removing the side access panel sensor
on page 79
).
7.
Unplug the front fan connector from the front chassis fan header on the system board.
NOTE:
To locate system board components, see the service label on the side access panel
8.
On the front of the chassis, press down and inward on the top two tabs that attach the fan holder/
card guide to the metal grid.
Figure 5-28
Releasing the top mounting tabs
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