Chapter 11 Replacing a Server or Replacing Individual Components 11-21
11.9 Replacing Fan 3
Caution – The procedure below is for the attention of qualified service engineers
only. Before touching or replacing any components inside the server, disconnect all
cables and follow the instructions in Section 4.2, “Opening the Server” on page 4-4
which tell you how to open the server. Always place the server on a grounded ESD
pad and wear a properly grounded antistatic wrist strap.
1. Open the server by following the instructions in Section 4.2, “Opening the
Server” on page 4-4.
Make sure all external cables are disconnected and pay particular attention to the
information about how to prevent electrostatic discharge from your body from
damaging the components of the server.
2. With the server open and seated on top of a grounded ESD pad, and with a
properly grounded antistatic wrist strap on your wrist, disconnect Fan 3’s power
cable (see
FIGURE 11-11).
FIGURE 11-11 Disconnecting the Power Cable for Fan 3 and Lifting the Fan Out