Note: Do not reinstall the shipping screws that you removed when you removed the disk drive
backplane.
Replacing the system fans
Learn how to replace the system fans in the front of the system chassis.
To replace the system fans, complete the following steps:
1. Move to the front of the rack. Ensure that the fan handle (A) is rotated open in the direction shown in
Figure 14 on page 14.
2. Using your hand to support the bottom of the fan, align the fan with the fan slot and slide it into the
system.
3. Rotate the fan handle (A) in the direction shown and then press the fan handle until the latch locks in
place. See Figure 14 on page 14.
Figure 13. Replacing the disk drive backplane at the front of the system chassis
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