IBM 8649 - Eserver xSeries 225, Maintenance And Troubleshooting Manual

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Rear fans
Before you begin:
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Read “Safety information” on page 129
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Review the information in “System reliability considerations” on page 33
To remove a rear fan, complete the following steps:
1. Turn off the server, if it is on.
2. Unplug the server.
3. Remove the side cover. See “Removing the side cover” on page 36
4. Remove the frame-support bracket. See “Removing and installing the support
bracket” on page 38
5. Remove the airflow guide and air baffle.
6. Remove the fan cable from the system board.
7. Use side cutters to sever the four rubber extensions on the outside of the
server.
8. Gently pry the fan away from the server and lift it up and out.
Rubber
extensions
To install the new rear fan assembly, complete the following steps:
1. Place the fan in position at the rear of the server.
2. Guide the rubber extensions through the apertures.
3. Use needle-nosed pliers to pull the extensions through the apertures.
4. Reconnect cables.
Chapter 5. Field replaceable units
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