Install the Fan Board
This is a cold-service procedure that must be performed by qualified service personnel. Power down the server completely before performing this procedure.
 | Caution - This procedure requires that you handle components that are sensitive to ESD which can cause server components to fail. |
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Take the necessary ESD precautions.
See Prevent ESD Damage.
- Using the fan board cable and power cables from the faulty fan board, plug the cables into the corresponding connectors on the replacement fan board.
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Insert the fan board into the chassis, moving it down and toward the front
(panel 1).
- Reposition the front memory riser guide, routing the fan board and power cable through the riser guide (panels 2 and 3).
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Plug the fan board cable and power cable into the connectors on the
motherboard (panel 3).
Caution - When connecting the ribbon cable to the motherboard, take care to center the cable on the connector before inserting the cable.
- Secure the fan board by reinserting and tightening the two screws on each side of the outside of the chassis (panel 3).
- Tighten the three captive screws to hold the front memory riser guide in place (panel 4).
- Reinstall all fan modules.
See Remove a Fan Module.
- Reinstall all memory risers.
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Return the server to operation.
See Returning the Server to Operation.
Note - Authorized service personnel might need to reprogram the product serial number on the fan board. This number is used for service entitlement and warranty coverage. The correct product serial number is located on a label on the front of the chassis.