Replacing A Fan Assembly - IBM 8836 - Eserver xSeries 306 Maintenance And Troubleshooting Manual
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Complete the following steps to install a DIMM:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page 83 and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and
3. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector.
4. Touch the static-protective package containing the DIMM to any unpainted metal
5. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the slot.
6. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the
If you have other options to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to "Completing the
installation" on page 41.
Replacing a fan assembly
The server comes with four replaceable fans.
Complete the following steps to replace a fan assembly. Use this procedure to
replace any of the four replaceable fans.
1. Read the safety information beginning on page 83 and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and
3. Determine which fan to replace by checking the LED at each fan; a lit LED
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on page 27.
all external cables. Remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 32).
Attention:
To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM
connectors, open and close the clips gently.
surface on the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the package.
slots at the ends of the DIMM connector. Firmly press the DIMM straight down
into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the DIMM
simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the DIMM
is firmly seated in the connector. If there is a gap between the DIMM and the
retaining clips, the DIMM has not been correctly inserted; open the retaining
clips, remove the DIMM, and then reinsert it.
on page 27.
all external cables. Remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 32).
indicates the fan to replace.
Note: For more information about the LEDs, see "Error LEDs" on page 23.
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