Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 - Removing a Cooling Fan

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 Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the air shroud.
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.
Figure 21. Removing a fan
Next steps
1. Replace the cooling fan or install the cooling fan blank.
PowerEdge R340 installing and removing system components
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