After working inside your system
Installing the cooling fan blank
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: The procedure for removing each cooling fan blank is identical.
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
Steps
1.
Lower the cooling fan blank into the cooling fan bracket.
2.
Insert the tabs on the cooling fan blanks into the slots on the cooling fan bracket.
3.
Press the cooling fan blank until it clicks into place.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
After working inside your system
Removing 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: The procedure for removing each fan is identical.
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3.
If required, remove the cooling shroud.
Steps
1.
Disconnect the power cable from the power connector on the system board by pressing the sides of
the power cable.
2.
Lift the fan out of the cooling fan bracket.
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