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Rear system fan removal movie - IBM System x3200

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Abstract

IBM System x3200 - Rear system fan removal movie

Content

Text from the audio portion of the rear system fan removal movie

To remove a rear system fan

Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect all power cords and external cables.

Remove the side cover:

  1. Unlock the side cover if required.
  2. Press down on the cover release latch and rotate the top of the cover away from the chassis.
  3. Lift the cover off the server and set it aside.

Place the server on its side, this is the recommended service position.

Remove the rear system fan:

  1. Disconnect the fan cable from the System Board.
  2. Grasp the fan and pull firmly, extending each of the rubber grommets. The grommets will be pulled through the holes the chassis and the fan can then be removed.

For specific instructions for the removal and installation of hardware.

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

System x:Operating system independent / None

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Document Information

Modified date:
24 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-5071666