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Installing a Cooling Fan
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 came with
the product.
1
Align the cooling fan with the sponge and slide it in the cooling-fan
cage until the cooling fan is firmly seated. See Figure 3-5.
NOTE: The fan blades should face the front panel of the system.
2
Connect the fan cable to the connector on the cooling-fan cage.
3
Align the cooling-fan cage with the locating pins on the chassis and
place it into the chassis until it’s firmly seated in place. See Figure 3-4.
4
Connect the fan’s power cable to the connector on the power
distribution board 1. See Figure 3-4.
You must route these cables properly through the ties to prevent them
from being pinched or crimped.
5
Close the system. See “Closing the System” on page 152.
6
Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system,
including any attached peripherals.
