Removing the fan cage assembly
To remove the fan cage assembly, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 33.
2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 21) and all attached
peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external
cables as necessary to replace the device.
3. If the server is in a rack, slide the server out of the rack.
4. Remove the top cover (see “Removing the server top cover” on page 206).
5. If you are replacing the fan cage assembly, remove the fans (see “Removing a
hot-swap fan assembly” on page 243).
6. Lift the fan cage assembly release latches and rotate the release latches up until
the assembly disengages from the chassis; then, lift the fan cage assembly out
of the server.
Release
latch
Release
latch
Fan cage
assembly
Slots
Slots
7. 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.
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