Figure 26. Removing the cooling fan
Next step
1 Replace the cooling fan.
Installing a cooling fan
Prerequisites
CAUTION
: Do not remove or install the cooling fan by holding the blades.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
Steps
1 Hold the cooling fan by the sides with the cable end facing the bottom of the system.
2 Align the four grommets on the system with the four holes on the sides of the cooling fan.
NOTE
: It is recommended to rst install the lower two grommets.
3 Pass the grommets through the corresponding holes on the cooling fan.
4 Stretch the grommets and push the cooling fan toward the system until it is secured in place.
5 Connect the cooling fan power cable to the connector on the system board.
Installing and removing system components
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