Removing a cooling fan
The procedure for removing a standard and a high performance fans is identical.
Prerequisites
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 cooling fans.
CAUTION: The cooling fans are hot swappable. To maintain proper cooling while the system is on, replace only one fan at a time.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Step
Press the release tab and lift the cooling fan out of the cooling fan assembly.
Figure 40. Removing a cooling fan
Next step
If applicable, install the cooling fan.
Related link
Installing a cooling fan
Installing and removing system components
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