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Replacing a fan – Gateway E-9232T User Manual

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CHAPTER 4: Installing Components

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Replacing a fan

To replace a front fan:

1

Follow the instructions in

“Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 18

.

2

Follow the instructions in

“Opening the server case” on page 19

.

3

Remove the processor air duct by following the instructions in

“Removing the processor

air duct” on page 21

.

4

Unplug the fan cable from the fan connector on the system board.

5

Grasp the fan handle and press the fan release tab, then disengage the fan and move it
away from the chassis.

6

Pull the fan from the chassis.

7

Insert the new fan into the opening left by the old fan, then insert the fan retention tabs
and fan release tab into the chassis until it snaps into place.

8

Plug the fan cable into the fan connector on the system board.

9

Replace the processor air duct by following the instructions in

“Installing the processor air

duct” on page 22

.

10

Follow the instructions in

“Closing the server case” on page 24

.

Important

Make sure that you replace a fan with an identical replacement fan.

Fan handle

Fan cable

Fan retention tab

Fan retention tab

Fan release tab