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Chapter 7
Replacing Parts
Removing the Fan Assembly
1. Power down the HP Server and disconnect the power cord(s) from the back of the server.
2. Disconnect any other cables from the back of the server.
3. If applicable, remove the server from the rack.
4. Remove the left access panel (pedistal model) or the top access panel (rack-mount model) by pressing in on
the release button with your thumb as you pull the latch out with your fingers.
5. When the latch is fully lifted, the access panel slides back towards the rear of the server. The panel can then
be lifted off the server chassis.
6. Remove blue plastic Air Scoop that is attached to the fan cage and the System Board by pulling it straight
out.
7. Remove the fan assembly from the fan cage; locate the thumbscrew and loosen it. Pull out on the fan
assembly to remove it from the fan cage.
Figure 7-4. Fan Assembly Removal
Removing the Fan Tray
1. Remove the air duct by un-snapping the latch on the top of the air duct and lifting the air duct up.
2. Remove the air baffle by un-snapping a latch at the rear end and pulling up straight
WARNING
The power supplies continue to provide standby voltage to the HP Server until the power
cord(s) is/are disconnected.
NOTE
It may be necessary to remove some of the accessory boards (full length accessory
boards) before removing the fan tray. Generally, you only need to remove the fan tray to
remove the system board or access the cables.
Thumb
Screw
Fan Assembly
Fan Tray