5. Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board. (See“System-board internal connectors” on page 26).6. Insert the fan cable into the cable retainer clip.7. Return the blue handle back to its horizontal position.8. Install the air baffle (see “Replacing the air baffle” on page 262).9. Rotate the hot-swap rear hard disk drive downward (see “Rotating thehot-swap rear hard disk drive cage down” on page 169).10. Install the server top cover (see “Replacing the server top cover” on page 260).11. Reconnect the external cables; then, reconnect the power cords and turn on theperipheral devices and the server.Steps for installing Fan 2A or 3A:1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new fan to any unpaintedmetal surface on the server. Then, remove the new fan from the package.2. Orient the fan so that the fan cable points to the system board.3. Lower the fan into the fan slot in the server and ensure that is it seatedcorrectly.4. Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board. (See “System-boardinternal connectors” on page 26).5. Insert the fan cable into the cable retainer clip.6. Install the air baffle (see “Replacing the air baffle” on page 262).7. Rotate the hot-swap rear hard disk drive downward (see “Rotating thehot-swap rear hard disk drive cage down” on page 169).8. Install the server top cover (see “Replacing the server top cover” on page 260).9. Reconnect the external cables; then, reconnect the power cords and turn on theperipheral devices and the server.Removing a rear fanUse this information to remove a rear fan.About this taskAttention: To ensure proper server operation, if a fan fails, you need to turn offthe server first, then replace the fan immediately.To remove a rear fan, complete the following steps:Procedure1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and“Installation guidelines” on page 32.2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 22) and all attachedperipheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all externalcables from the server.3. Remove the server top cover (see “Removing the server top cover” on page258).4. Rotate the hot-swap rear hard disk drive cage up (see “Rotating the hot-swaprear hard disk drive cage up” on page 168).5. Disconnect the fan cable from the connector on the system board. (See“System-board internal connectors” on page 26184 System x3650 M4 BD Type 5466: Installation and Service Guide
