Replace the Fan Board (FRU)
This section provides instructions for replacing the fan board.
When servicing the components in this section, unplug the AC power cords and use ESD
protection.
Before You Begin
For serviceability considerations, see Component Serviceability.
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Prepare the server for service.
See Prepare the Server for Cold Service.
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Remove all fan modules.
See Remove a Fan Module.
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Remove all memory risers.
See Remove a Memory Riser Card.
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Disconnect any cables plugged into the USB or video connectors on the front of the
server.
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Remove the fan board:
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Loosen the three captive screws connecting the front-side memory riser guide to the
motherboard.
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Remove the two screws on each side of the outside of the chassis that hold the fan board unit
in place.
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Unplug the fan board data and power cables from motherboard.
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Remove the front memory riser guide by pulling it up and out of the chassis.
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To remove the fan board unit, slide it away from the front of the server to clear the lip at
the front of the chassis, and lift it out of the server.
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Remove the fan board data and power cables from the faulty fan board unit and plug them into
the fan board on the replacement fan board unit.
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To install the fan board unit:
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Insert the fan board unit into the chassis, moving it down and toward the front.
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Reposition the front memory riser guide, routing the fan board and power cable through the
riser guide.
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Connect the fan board data and power cables into the connectors on the motherboard and
partially tighten the two screws that secure the riser guide to the chassis.
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Tighten the three captive screws to hold the front memory riser guide in place.
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To secure the fan board unit in place, fully tighten the two screws that secure the riser
guide to the chassis.
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Install the fan modules.
See Install a Fan Module.
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Install the memory risers.
See Install a Memory Riser Card.
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Prepare the server for operation.
See Prepare the Server for Operation.
Note -
The product serial number used for service entitlement and warranty coverage might need to be
reprogrammed by authorized service personnel with the correct product serial number.