Lenovo 2579 Server User Manual


 
To replace a system fan, do the following:
1. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 71.
Note: The system fans are hot-swap and you can replace a failing system fan without turning off
the server.
2. Do the following to locate the failing system fan:
If your server comes with an Intelligent Diagnostics Module Premium, you can view the system fan
error LEDs on the panel of the module to locate the failing system fan. See “Diagnostic module”
on page 21
.
If your server does not come with an Intelligent Diagnostics Module Premium, you can view the
system fan error LEDs on the system board to locate the failing system fan. See “System board
LEDs” on page 49.
3. Grasp the top of the system fan with your index nger and thumb and then lift the system fan out of
the server.
Figure 117. Removing the system fan
4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new system fan to any unpainted surface on the
outside of the server. Then, remove the new system fan from the package.
Chapter 6. Installing, removing, or replacing hardware 149