Installing a cooling fan
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that are shipped with your product.
NOTE: The procedure for installing an individual fan in the cooling-fan assembly and the cooling
shroud is identical.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the safety instructions section.
Steps
1. Align the cooling fan connector with the connector on the system board.
2. Slide the cooling fan into the securing slot until the tab locks into place.
Figure 26. Installing a cooling fan into the cooling-fan assembly
Next steps
1. cooling-fan assembly
2. fan release tab
3. cooling fan
4. cooling fan connector on the system board
Related Links
Safety instructions
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