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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.