Owners Manual

Figure 19. Removing and installing a cooling fan

1. cooling-fan assembly 2. cooling-fan connector (6)

3. fan release tab (6) 4. cooling fan (6)

5. cooling-fan connector on system board (6)

Next steps

1. Replace the cooling fan. See the Installing a cooling fan section in this document.

2. Complete the tasks listed in the After working inside your system section in this document.

Related References

Safety instructions on page 46

Related tasks

Before working inside your system on page 47

Installing a cooling fan on page 66

After working inside your system on page 47

Installing a cooling fan

Prerequisites

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions section in this document.

2. Complete the tasks listed in the Before working inside your system section in this document.

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.

Steps

1. Align the plug at the base of the cooling fan with the connector on the system board.

2. Slide the cooling fan into the securing slots until the tabs lock into place.

Installing and removing system components