How to Replace Fan Cage Board for PowerEdge R760xs

This video shows the process of removing and installing the fan cage assembly on a PowerEdge R760xs.

In this video, we show how to replace the cooling fan cage board on a par R 7 60 XS before removing the cooling fan cage board read through and follow the safety guidelines to protect your system from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. For more information about safety guidelines see the R 7 60 access service manual at dell dot com forward slash support.

In order to remove the cooling fan cage board, you must first remove the cover air shroud and fan cage assembly to remove the cover. Use a screwdriver to rotate the lock counterclockwise to the unlocked position. Next, lift the release latch until the system cover slides back, then lift the cover from the system to remove the air shroud, hold the air shroud at both ends and lift it out of the system to remove fan cage assembly.

Lift the blue release levers holding the release levers, lift it up and away from the system to remove the cooling fan cage board, disconnect the power and data cables running across the board and connected to it, remove the four screws, securing it to the system, then lift the board out of the system to install the cooling fan cage board align and lower the board under the posts, tighten the four screws to secure it to the system.

Then connect the power and data cables to install the fan cage assembly, align the guide rails with the standoffs on the system and then press the release levers to lock the assembly into the system to install the air shroud align it with the chassis and lower until firmly seated to install the cover, align the system cover with the guide slots on the system and place it on the system. Next close a system cover release latch. Finally using a screwdriver, rotate the lock clockwise to the lock position for more information or support, visit dell dot com forward slash support.