Replacing the PCI fan
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps
in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
1. Align the tabs on the fan shroud with the slots on the PCI fan.
2. Replace the four screws (M5x10) securing the fan shroud to the PCI fan.
3. Align the tabs on the PCI-fan shroud with the slots on the chassis and slide the fan until it snaps into position.
4. Connect the PCI-fan cable and front-bezel heat-sensor cable to the connectors on the system board.
5. Replace the two screws (M3x5.25) that secure the PCI fan to the chassis.
6. Place and align the screw holes on the graphics-card bracket with the screw holes on the chassis.
7. Replace the four screws (#6-32x6) that secure the graphics-card bracket to the chassis.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the
full-length graphics cards.
2. Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
3. Replace the stability foot.
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