Service Guide

Hardware Installations and Upgrades
Intel® Workstation System SC5650SCWS Service Guide 67
Replacing Hard Disk Cage Fan
CAUTION
The system fan for the Intel
®
Workstation System SC5650SCWS is NOT hot swappable. Before removing or
replacing a fan, you must first take the workstation out of service, turn off all peripheral devices connected to
the system, turn off the system by pressing the power button, and unplug the AC power cord from the system
or wall outlet.
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed in “Safety Information”.
2. Power down the workstation and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power cable.
3. Remove the left side cover. For instructions, see “Removing the Left Side Cover”.
4. Remove the system fan duct. For instructions, see “Removing and Installing System Fan Duct”.
5. Disconnect all cables from the fixed hard drive cage.
6. Push the blue plastic release mechanism upward to release the fixed hard drive cage (see letter “A” in the
following figure). Once released, pull the fixed hard drive cage from the chassis (see letter “B”).
Figure 76. Removing Fixed Drive Cage from Chassis
7. Disconnect the fan power cable from the workstation board. Remove the hard disk cage fan from its snap-
in bracket by pressing the bracket tabs outward (see letter “A” and “B”).