Fan Replacement

Written By: Dozuki System (and one other contributor)
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This guide demonstrates how to replace a fan in the Open Vault chassis.

  1. Use the images provided to locate the fan that needs to be replaced. Use the images provided to locate the fan that needs to be replaced.

    • Use the images provided to locate the fan that needs to be replaced.

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  2. Loosen the thumbscrew on the fan the needs to be replaced.

    • Loosen the thumbscrew on the fan the needs to be replaced.

    • The thumbscrew is positioned just below the fan handle.

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  3. Engage the fan handle, as shown. Pull the fan away from the Open Vault chassis.

    • Engage the fan handle, as shown.

    • Pull the fan away from the Open Vault chassis.

    • Lift and remove the fan.

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  4. Install a new fan into chassis. Place the fan on the fan tray. Push the fan towards the chassis.

    • Install a new fan into chassis.

    • Place the fan on the fan tray.

    • Push the fan towards the chassis.

    • A distinctive click will be heard when the fan power socket connects with the fan control board.

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  5. Tighten the thumbscrew.

    • Tighten the thumbscrew.

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Dozuki System

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