Removing the fan assembly
To remove the fan assembly, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins in “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 36.
2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 24) and all attached
peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external
cables as necessary to replace the device.
3. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover facing
up.
Attention: Do not allow the server to fall over.
4. Unlock and remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side cover” on
page 39).
5. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 41
6. Disconnect the fan power cable from the system board. (see “Fan Power Cable
Connection” on page 61)“Internal Cable Routing and Connectors” on page 47
7. Press the fan release latch to slightly move the fan assembly backward. (see
step 1 and 2 of the following illustration)
8. Lift the fan out of the server. (see the 3 of the following illustration)
42 System x3300 M4 Type 7382: Installation and Service Guide
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