Service Manual

Removing the U.2 fan

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working

inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/

regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1. Remove the

stability foot.

2. Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.

Procedure

1. Lay the chassis on the left side.

2. Disconnect the U.2 fan cable from the fan connector.

3. Remove the two screws (#6-32x6) that secures the U.2 fan to the hard-drive assembly bracket.

4. Remove the U.2 fan from the hard-drive assembly bracket.