Replacing the Side Fan Assembly
Before attempting to replace the side fan assembly, verify that there is adequate clearance to
the side of the chassis. Disconnect the power cable from the power supply on the back of the
chassis. Wait at least 30 seconds for the power supply's internal power to dissipate.
Removing the Side Fan Assembly
Complete the following steps to remove the side fan assembly:
1.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four mounting screws that attach the side fan
cover.
2.
Remove side fan cover from the chassis.
3.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two mounting screws that hold the side fan
assembly onto the chassis.
4.
Locate side fan assembly harness in internal chassis cavity and disconnect the fan from
the chassis receptacle. Use caution when removing the fan assembly to avoid damaging
the internal wire harness.
5.
Pull side fan assembly straight from chassis and remove.
Installing the Side Fan Assembly
Complete the following steps to install a new side fan assembly
1.
Plug side fan assembly plug into internal chassis fan receptacle.
2.
Set side fan assembly into chassis side fan cavity. Use caution when placing wire harness
into chassis to avoid damaging the internal or fan wire harness.
3.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, hand tighten two side assembly mounting screws. Use the
side fan cutout to pull clear extra cable from chassis side panels to prevent pinching.
4.
Place all extra cable into chassis side fan cavity.
5.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the four side fan cover mounting screws to the
chassis. To meet Shock and Vibration specifications listed in the
PXIe-1092
Specifications
, tighten the two fan bracket mounting screws to 0.56 N · m (5.0 in · lb) and
the four fan cover mounting screws to 0.80 N · m (6.7 in · lb) of torque.
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