Remove a Fan Module
You do not have to power off the server to service fan modules.
You should not begin this procedure unless you have a replacement fan module and you are ready to install it right away.
- Extend the server to the maintenance position.
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To access the fan modules, open the top cover fan assembly door.
Caution - Close the top cover fan assembly door within 60 seconds to maintain adequate airflow to properly cool the server. Leaving the door open for more than 60 seconds, while the server is running, will cause the server to automatically shut down.
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Identify the faulty fan module.
Each fan module has a fan status indicator (LED) that is located next to the module. If the LED is amber, the fan has failed. The location of the fan status LED is shown in the following figure.
LED Color and State MeaningAmber – The fan module is faulty. The front Top Fan LED and the front and rear panel Service Required LEDs are also lit if the system detects a fan module fault.Green – Indicates that the fan module is correctly installed and operating within specification. -
Use a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captive screw that secures the faulty fan module in the chassis [1].
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Grasp both the captive screw and the opposite end of the module and lift the
fan module straight up and out of the chassis, and set it aside on an antistatic
mat [2].
Caution - When removing a fan module, do not rock it back and forth. Rocking the fan module can cause damage to the motherboard connectors.
Caution - Do not service any other components in the fan compartment unless the system is shut down and the power cords are removed.
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Consider your next step:
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If you removed the fan assembly as part of another procedure, return to that procedure.
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Otherwise, continue to Install a Fan Module.
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