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Dell PowerEdge VRTX Enclosure Owner's Manual

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Removing the blower module bay

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CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
CAUTION: The blower closeout door is spring loaded. To prevent injury, exercise care when placing your hand or fingers inside the blower module bay.

Steps

  1. If installed, remove the front bezel.
  2. Turn off the server modules using the operating system commands or the CMC.
  3. Turn off the enclosure, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the enclosure from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
  4. Remove the four blower modules.
  5. Loosen the four screws securing the blower module bay to the chassis.
  6. Pull the blower module bay out of the chassis.
    Figure 1. Removing and installing the blower module bay
    The figure shows removing and installing the blower module bay.
    • 1. blower module bay
    • 2. screws (4)

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