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Fan holder (with fan backplanes) removal movie - IBM eServer xSeries 336

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Abstract

Instructions for removing the Fan holder (with fan backplanes) from an IBM eServer xSeries 336 server.

Content

Text from the audio portion of the Fan holder (with fan backplanes) removal movie

To remove an I/O fan and bracket:

  1. Slide the latch to the open position and rotate the cover open.
  2. Disconnect the power connector for the desired fan from the power distribution board.
  3. Grasp the airflow indicator label and pull the fan straight up and out of the bracket.
  4. Use the same procedure to remove all the fans.

There are two fan brackets:

  1. To remove the right fan bracket, remove the two screws, then lift the fan bracket out of the system.
  2. To remove the left fan bracket, slide the bracket to the right to release the latching tabs, then lift the bracket out of the system and disconnect the cable.

For specific instructions for the removal and installation of hardware.

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

Older System x:Operating system independent / None

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Document Information

Modified date:
24 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-57917