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8Replacing fan assembliesBefore replacing a fan assembly, have the following items available:• A new fan assembly, which you can order from Brocade• A small flat-blade screwdriver• An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the front of the device.DANGERFor safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a 1 megohm series resistor.Use the following steps to replace a fan assembly.1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector onthe router.2. Using the screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the fan assembly faceplate to the rear ofthe router.3. Remove the fan assembly by grasping the handle on the faceplate and pulling the assemblytoward you as shown in Figure 232. Pulling the fan assembly unseats the fan connector fromthe device.DANGERThe 32-slot router fan assembly is heavy and will be off-balance as you remove it. Use bothhands on the handle.DANGERBe careful not to insert your fingers into the fan while removing it from the device. The fan maystill be spinning at a high speed.360 Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide53-1002373-02