Owners Manual

2 Lift the fan out of the system.

Figure 23. Removing the cooling fan

Next step

If applicable, install the cooling fan.

Installing a cooling fan

The procedure for installing standard and high performance fans is identical.

Prerequisites

WARNING

: Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a risk of electric shock. Exercise

utmost care while removing or installing cooling fans.

CAUTION: The cooling fans are hot swappable. To maintain proper cooling while the system is on, replace only one fan at a time.

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

Steps

1 Holding the touch points on the cooling fan, align the connector on the cooling fan with the connector on the system board.

2 Push the cooling fan, by pressing on the touch point, till the fan is rmly seated on the connector.

Installing and removing system components