Removing a bcm200 cooling fan, To remove a bcm200 cooling fan – Nortel Networks BCM200/400 User Manual
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Chapter 25 Replacing or installing a cooling fan
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BCM200/400 4.0 Installation and Maintenance Guide
5
Restore the BCM system to operation. For details, refer to
The BCM system starts up when you connect the AC power cord. The start-up process takes
several minutes to complete.
6
Test the direction of the fan exhaust air flow to determine if the fan is correctly installed.
a
Hold a piece of paper or your hand close to the fan exhaust. A correctly installed fan blows
air away from the main unit. If you are testing two fans, cover one fan at a time with your
hand.
b
If the fan exhaust air flow is incorrect, remove the cooling fan (see
) and reinstall the fan in the correct position (this procedure).
Removing a BCM200 cooling fan
Use this procedure to remove the cooling fan in a BCM200 main unit.
To remove a BCM200 cooling fan
1
Shut down the system (see
“Performing a system shutdown” on page 239
).
2
Disconnect the BCM system from the AC power outlet.
3
Attach one end of the grounding strap to your wrist and the other end to a grounded metal
surface.
4
Remove the top cover from the main unit (see
“Installing the main unit top cover” on page
).
5
Disconnect the I/O card fan cable connection (see
).
Warning: Protect the hardware components against damage from electrostatic discharge.
Always wear a grounded wrist strap before you handle components. Always place the
components in a static-free container.