Installing the cooling fan blank
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the
Before working inside your system
Steps
1. Holding the release tab, insert the fan blank into the slots on the cooling fan cage.
2. Press the fan blank until it clicks into place.
Figure 20. Installing a fan blank
Next steps
1. Follow the procedure listed in the
After working inside your system
.
Removing a cooling fan
Prerequisites
1.
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 the fans.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the
Before working inside your system
3.
.
Steps
1. Press the release tabs on the fan cable connector and disconnect the cable from the system board.
NOTE:
Observe the routing of the cable as you remove it from the system.
2. Lift the cooling fan out of the cooling fan cage.
Installing and removing system components
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