Determining fan status – Acer Altos R920 Series User Manual

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Determining fan status

Each fan or fan assembly has an amber LED to indicate a failed fan
condition. If the amber LED is on, the fan assembly needs to be
replaced. The LED remains off during normal operation.

To remove the front system fan assembly:

1

Observe the ESD precautions described on page 39.

2

Remove the front bezel. Perform the instructions described in “To
remove the front bezel” section on page 41.

3

Locate the fan assembly you are replacing. If a fan in the assembly
has failed the amber LED will be lit (A).

4

Press the green button on the front of the fan assembly to release
the handle (B).

5

Use the handle to pull the fan from the system (C).

To install the front system fan assembly:

Warning! To ensure proper system cooling, the replacement
of a failed system fan module should be completed within
one minute.

1

If necessary, remove the old front system fan assembly. See
previous section.

2

Slide the new fan into the fan bay (A).

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