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SLSC-12001 Chassis Getting Started Guide and Specifications
Fan Replacement
National Instruments provides a replacement kit containing five fans and two plastic cable ties.
The replacement kit is available at
ni.com
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Fan Removal
1.
Insert a small flathead screwdriver into the small notches shown in Figure 9 to remove the
side panels.
Figure 9.
Removing Chassis Panels
2.
Remove the two top panel retention screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
Note
Use care when reinstalling the top panel retention screws. These are
thread-forming screws and may cause cross-threading damage if inserted incorrectly.
3.
Remove the top panel by holding its side edges and lifting it off the chassis.
4.
Locate the fan terminal block, by referring to Figure 10.
5.
Disconnect the wires associated with the fan(s) that you want to replace. Figure 12
illustrates the fan wire locations.
a.
Insert a small flathead screwdriver into a spring clamp activation slot to open the
corresponding connector terminal as shown in Figure 11.
b.
Pull the wire out of the connector terminal and remove the screwdriver.
c.
Repeat step a and b for each fan you replace.
6.
Cut the plastic cable ties shown in Figure 10.
7.
Lift the fan(s) vertically from the standoffs.
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Top Panel
2
Top Panel Retention Screw (2)
3
Side Panel (2)
4
Notches for Screwdriver Insertion
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