Steps
1. Holding the touch points on the cooling fan, lift the fan to disconnect the connector on the fan from the connector on the
system board.
2. Lift the fan out of the system.
Figure 23. Removing the cooling fan
Next steps
If applicable, install the cooling fan.
Installing a cooling fan
The procedure for installing standard and high performance fans is identical.
Prerequisites
NOTE:
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.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions on page 55.
Steps
1. Holding the touch points on the cooling fan, align the connector on the cooling fan with the connector on the system board.
2. Push the cooling fan, by pressing on the touch point, till the fan is firmly seated on the connector.
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