Remove the fan, Remove the fan cage – HP ProLiant ML350p Gen8 Server User Manual
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Operations 27
Remove the fan
CAUTION:
To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless
all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.
To remove the component:
1.
Do one of the following:
o
For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("
" on page
o
For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page
2.
Power down the server (on page
3.
Remove all power:
a.
Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b.
Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4.
Do one of the following:
o
For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.
o
For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page
o
Remove the access panel (on page
5.
Locate the fan to be removed.
6.
Remove the fan.
Remove the fan cage
IMPORTANT:
When installing or replacing server components, one or more fans might need to
be removed. To prevent an orderly or immediate server shutdown, HP highly recommends
powering down the server during these procedures. To determine if powering down is required,
see the specific procedure.