Replacing the fan power distribution board – Gateway 8450R User Manual

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Replacing and Adding Internal Devices

3

Place your fingers in the holes on the top of the fan and pull the fan
out of the fan tray. Wait until the fan blades stop rotating before you
put the fan down.

4

Insert the new fan into the fan assembly. Make sure the direction of
rotation and airflow match the direction and airflow of the fan you
removed.

5

Close the case. (See “Closing the case” on page 31.)

Replacing the fan power distribution board

The fan power distribution board rests in the bottom of the fan tray and
distributes power to all of the fans and the fan status LEDs. The fan power
distribution board also provides hardware monitoring for all fans.

To replace the power supply:

1

Turn off the server and disconnect the power cord and all peripherals.

2

Remove both top panels. (See “Opening the case” on page 26 and
“Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 25.)

3

Remove all of the fans from the fan tray.

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