Replacing a system fan – Acer Altos R5250 User Manual
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Replacing a system fan
Altos R5250 system includes six dual-rotor easy-swap system fan
modules to provide adequate airflow and keep system running cool.
To replace the system fan:
1
Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 28.
Warning! The system fan becomes very hot when the
system is on. Allow it to cool off first before handling.
2
Identify the defective fan.
3
Disconnect the system fan cable from the backplane board.
4
Grasp the fan and pull it up and away from the chassis.
5
Install the new fan by sliding the new fan into the chassis.
6
Connect the system fan cable to the fan cable connector on the
backplane board.
7
Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 28.