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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
3.7 System Cooling
Three 4-cm fans provide the cooling for the system. Make sure the chassis top cover makes
a good seal so the cooling air circulates properly through the chassis
Changing a System Fan
1. Determine which fan is failing. If possible, use the BMC. Remove the chassis lid to
examine the fans.
2. Push the release latch, and lift the fan up from the housing and out of the chassis.
3. Push the fan up from the bottom and out of the top of the housing.
4. Place the replacement fan into the vacant space in the housing while checking the
proper orientation. Push the until the latch clicks and the fan is secure.
5.
Confirm the fans are working properly before closing the chassis lid.
Figure 3-12. Replacing the fan
