Figure 17. Removing a cooling fan
Next step
1 Replace the cooling fan blank or install the cooling fan.
Installing a cooling fan
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system..
3 Remove the air shroud.
4 If installed, remove the fan blank.
Steps
1 Lower the fan into the fan cage.
2 Press the release tabs on the fan cable connector and connect the cable connector to the connector on the system board.
NOTE
: Route the cable properly when installing, to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped.
48 Installing and removing system components