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
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
.
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