Owners Manual

Steps
Hold the fan and lift it out of the system.
Next steps
Figure 21. Removing and installing a cooling fan
1. cooling fans (7)
2. cooling fan connectors (7)
Related references
Safety instructions on page 48
Related tasks
Before working inside your system on page 49
Installing cooling fan
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions section in this document.
2. Follow the procedure 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.
NOTE: Your system supports seven hot-swappable cooling fans.
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.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section in this document.
Related references
Safety instructions on page 48
Related tasks
Before working inside your system on page 49
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Installing and removing system components