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Removing the fan cage assembly
Use this information to remove the fan cage assembly.
About this task
To replace some components or to create working room, you might have to remove
the fan cage assembly.
Note: To remove or install a fan, it is not necessary to remove the fan cage. See
“Removing a hot-swap fan” on page 174 and “Replacing a hot-swap fan” on page
175.
To remove the fan cage assembly, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins on “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 283.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables.
3. Remove the top cover (see “Removing the top cover” on page 146).
4.
▌1▐
Lift the fan cage assembly release latches and rotate the release latches up
until the fan cage assembly disengages from the chassis;
▌2▐
then, lift the fan
cage assembly out of the server.
5. If you are instructed to return the fan cage assembly, follow all of the
packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are
supplied to you.
Release latch
Release latch
Fan cage assembly
1
2
Figure 96. Fan cage assembly removal
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