Gateway E-9425R - Manual (Page 48)

CHAPTER 4: Installing Components
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6 Insert the replacement fan group into the fan cage.
7 Connect the 6-pin fan tach cable from the fan to the fan board.
8 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 30 .
To replace the system fans and the fan board:
1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 28 . Make sure
that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected
to the server.
2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 29 .
3 Disconnect the 6-pin fan tach cables from the fan board.
4 Lift the fan cage and fans (1) out of the server.
5 Push the fan board lock (2) toward the back of the server case to release the fan board.
6 Push the fan board toward the fan board lock to disengage it from the locking tabs (3),
then lift the fan board out of the server case.
7 Insert the replacement fan board into the server case, aligning the locking slots in the board
with the locking tabs in the case.
8 Push the fan board away from the fan board lock, then move the lock into position to
hold the fan board in place.
9 Place the system fan cage and fans onto the fan board, making sure to engage the fan
cage with the locking tabs on the chassis.