HP Z420 Workstation - Removing and Replacing the PCI Card Guide/Front Fan Assembly

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HP Z420 Workstation - Removing and Replacing the PCI Card Guide/Front Fan Assembly

Introduction

Minimum skill level

Parts required

Summary of instructions

Parts return

Introduction

This document is provided to assist in removing and replacing the PCI card guide/front fan assembly for the HP Z420 Workstation.

Minimum skill level

The end user should possess product-specific knowledge and technical skill on how to service the system, and have familiarity with the operating system.

Parts required

note:

Part numbers are subject to change.

The replacement part number will vary depending on the PCI card guide/front fan assembly that is being replaced. If a part is listed as "Yes" under "Requires Return", then the defective part needs to be returned to HP. Click here for more information on returning parts to HP.

Description	Part Number	Requires Return
Cooling fan kit - With front guard and fan	619579-001 (Original)	Yes

note:

For customers in countries/regions with RoHS legislation (e.g. EU, China, etc.) restricting the use of hazardous substances in electrical equipment. The use of the "Original" spare part is regulated by RoHS legislation. If the unit contains a part that is labeled with the "Modified" spare number, the "Modified" spare part must be ordered as the replacement part. If the unit contains a part that is labeled with the "Original" spare number, please order the "Original" spare number as the replacement part. In this case, either the "Original" or the "Modified" spare number may be shipped which will not affect performance or functionality of the unit.

Summary of instructions

To view a video demonstrating the procedure for removing the PCI card guide/front fan assembly, click here to view the HP Services Media Library and then click on Remove/Replace videos. On the new window, select PCI card guide/front fan assembly from the menu on the upper left hand side of the screen.

PCI card guide/front fan assembly removal

Review the safety considerations before performing the steps listed below by clicking on the following link:

Click here to view the precautions.

caution:

Failure to comply with the precautions could result in damage to the product or loss of data.
Remove the access panel. Click here to view how to remove the access panel.
Remove the front bezel. Click here to view how to remove the front bezel.
Remove the PCIe cards blocking access to the connectors. Click here to view how to remove the PCIe card.
Disconnect the front fan cable from the system board.
Press the release tabs on the front of the chassis to disengage the PCI card guide.
Rotate the PCI card guide back and lift it out of the chassis.

PCI card guide/front fan assembly replacement

Insert the tabs on the bottom of the PCI card guide into the slots on the front chassis wall.
Rotate the PCI card guide up against the chassis and push until it snaps into place.
Connect the front fan cable to the system board.
Replace the PCIe cards. Click here to view how to replace the PCIe card.
Replace the front bezel. Click here to view how to replace the front bezel.
Replace the access panel. Click here to view how to replace the access panel.

note:

Please refer to the product-specific Maintenance and Service guide for any future technical information and/or installation guidelines for this component. Click here to access product-specific Maintenance and Service guide.

Parts return

If the part requires return, then click on the appropriate link below:

Click here for the defective parts return procedure for US.

Click here for the defective parts return procedure for Europe.