88 xSeries 343 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Replacing Fans
Replacing an 80 mm Fan
To replace an 80 mm fan, follow this procedure:
1. Loosen the three screws that secure the fan bracket and remove.
2. Disconnect the fan power cable from the server board (A in Figure 31).
3. Slide the fan upward (B in Figure 31) out of the fan housing.
4. When replacing fans, note the airflow arrow (C in Figure 31) on the fan. The airflow arrow
should be pointing rearward toward the processors.
B
C
A
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Figure 31. Replacing 80 mm Fans