Installing a cooling fan
The procedure for installing a standard and a high performance fans is identical.
Prerequisites
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 cooling fans.
CAUTION:
The cooling fans are hot swappable. To maintain proper cooling while the system is on, replace only one fan at a time.
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Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2
Follow the procedure listed in
Before working inside your system
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Step
Holding the release tab, align the connector at the base of the cooling fan with the connector on the system board.
Figure 41. Installing a cooling fan
Next step
Follow the procedure listed in
After working inside your system
Removing the right external fan
Prerequisites
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 cooling fans.
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Installing and removing system components