Gateway E-9220T - Manual (Page 61)

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Chapter 4: Installing Components
Replacing a fan
To replace a front fan:
1
Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 29 .
2
Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 30 .
3
Remove the processor air duct by following the instructions in “Removing the
processor air duct” on page 33 .
4
Unplug the fan cable from the fan connector on the system board.
5
Grasp the fan handle and press the fan release tab, then disengage the fan and move
it away from the chassis.
6
Pull the fan from the chassis.
Important
Make sure that you replace a fan with an identical replacement fan.
Fan handle
Fan cable
Fan retention
tab
Fan retention
tab
Fan release
tab