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Before working inside your system
Installing a cooling fan
After working inside your system
Installing 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.
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
NOTE: The procedure for installing each fan is identical.
Steps
1.
Align the connector at the base of the cooling fan with the connector on the system board.
2.
Slide the cooling fan into the securing slot until the tab locks into place.
Figure 25. Installing a cooling fan
1.
cooling fan assembly
2.
cooling fan connector (6)
3.
fan release tab (6)
4.
cooling fan (6)
5.
cooling fan connector on the system board (6)
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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Before working inside your system
After working inside your system
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