ClearCube R-Series Data Center Products - Manual (Page 118)

94 • Hardware Upgrade and Replacement Procedures R-Series Data Center Products User’s Guide
R3080D Fan
The R3080D CPU fan is attached to the CPU heatsink by a bracket.
Perform the following steps to replace the CPU fan.
1. Power off the blade and remove it from the chassis. Place the blade on a stable
surface, such as a desk or a bench.
2. Disconnect the fan power cable, located immediately above the fan, from the
motherboard header labeled CPU FAN1.
3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove both bracket screws from the heatsink.
NOTE
Do not remove the CPU heatsink from the motherboard. Only
remove the fan bracket, as shown in the following figure.
NOTE
Do not remove the heatsink from the motherboard. Only remove
the fan bracket, as shown in the following figure
CPU Heatsink
Fan
Bracket
Power Cable
CPU FAN1 Power Cable Header
Heatsink and Fan