Owners Manual

Related tasks
Before working inside your system on page 67
Installing a cooling fan on page 151
After working inside your system on page 68
Installing a cooling fan
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
NOTE: Observe the routing of the cables when removing them from the system. Route these cables properly when you
replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
Steps
1. Align the cooling fan with the sponge and slide it in the cooling fan cage until the cooling fan is firmly seated.
NOTE: The fan blades should face the front of the system.
2. Connect the fan cable to the connector on the cooling fan cage.
Figure 89. Installing a cooling fan
Next steps
1. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
2. Check the management software to see if the fan is rotating at the optimal speed.
Related references
Safety instructions on page 67
Related tasks
Before working inside your system on page 67
After working inside your system on page 68
Installing and removing enclosure components
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