Service Manual

Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Cooling fan
Remove a cooling fan
Prerequisites
● Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
● Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
● Remove the air shroud.
● Move the cables out of way to access the fan cable connector on the system board.
NOTE: Observe the fan cable routing or make a note on the fan cable routing.
Steps
1. Disconnect the cooling fan cable connected to the system board connector.
2. Holding the blue tab, lift the cooling fan out of the fan cage.
Figure 22. Removing a cooling fan
Next steps
Replace the cooling fan.
Install a cooling fan
Prerequisites
● Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
● Follow the procedure listed in the Before you work inside your system.
Steps
1. Lower the cooling fan into the cage until it is seated firmly.
2. Route the cable properly to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped.
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Installing and removing system components