Replacing the S3210R rear chassis fan

Use this procedure to replace the 8-cm fan located at the rear of the S3210R server.

To replace the S3210R rear chassis fan:

1. Shut down the system and unplug the AC power cords.
2. For a rack-mount setup, remove the server from the cabinet:

   Caution: For safety purposes, get another person to assist you with moving the server.

   1. Prepare a clear area as a work surface for the server.
   2. Unplug all cables at the back of the server. Label all cables so you can easily reconnect them.
   3. Press the release clips on the rails to fully extend the rail.
   4. Lift the server off the rails and set the server on the work surface.
3. Remove the top cover.
4. Remove the old fan:
   1. Remove the circuit-card holddown bracket if required for sufficient access to the fan. See Removing or replacing the S3210R circuit card hold-down bracket.
   2. Locate the rear fan. See S3210R internal view.
   3. Disconnect the fan cable from the motherboard. See Item 1 in Removing and replacing the S3210R rear chassis fan.
   4. Push back the two clips that hold the fan in place. See Item 2 in Removing and replacing the S3210R rear chassis fan.
   5. Rotate the fan down and release it from the chassis. See Item 3 in Removing and replacing the S3210R rear chassis fan.
   6. Set the old fan aside.
5. Insert the replacement fan:
   1. Slide the replacement fan into the chassis and snap it into place. See Items 3 and 2 in Removing and replacing the S3210R rear chassis fan.
   2. Connect the fan cable to the motherboard. See Item 1 in Removing and replacing the S3210R rear chassis fan.
6. Replace the circuit-card holddown bracket if required for sufficient access to the fan. See Removing or replacing the S3210R circuit card hold-down bracket.
7. Replace the top cover.
8. For a rack-mount setup, return the server to the cabinet:

   Caution: For safety purposes, get another person to assist you with moving the server.

   1. Push in the release lock, the front latch, to slide the server into the cabinet.
   2. Plug in all of the cables at the back of the server.
9. Restore power to the system.

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