b. Pull the blue handle on the system fan; then, lift the system fan out of theserver.6. If you are instructed to return the fan, follow all packaging instructions, and useany packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.Installing a system fanFor proper cooling, the server requires that all fans in the system be operating at alltimes.Attention: To ensure proper server operation, if a fan fails, replace the fanimmediately.See “System-board internal connectors” on page 15 for the locations of the fancable connectors.12 BracketTo install a system fan, complete the following steps:1. Orient the new system fan over its position in the fan bracket.2. Lower the system fan until the system fan sits completely in the system fancage.3. Orient the system fan cable so that the bracket is on the side of the connectorwith the white rectangular marking on the fan board (see the illustration); then,connect the cable to the connector on the fan board (see “Fan boardconnectors” on page 21).4. Install the cover (see “Installing the cover” on page 146).5. Reconnect the external cables; then, reconnect the power cords and turn on theperipheral devices and the server.Removing the system fan cageAttention: To ensure proper server operation, if a fan fails, replace the fanimmediately.To remove the system fan cage, complete the following steps:1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”on page 133.190 IBM System x3630 M3 Type 7377: Problem Determination and Service Guide
