Related LinksSafety instructionsBefore working inside your systemInstalling a cooling fanAfter working inside your systemGUID-666ED389-AE14-4287-AFE5-21DB9694FE8DInstalling a cooling fanPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should onlyperform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or asdirected by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that isnot authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructionsthat are shipped with your product.1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.NOTE: The procedure for installing each fan is identical.Steps1. Align the connector at the base of the cooling fan with the connector on the system board.2. Slide the cooling fan into the securing slot until the tab locks into place.Next stepsFollow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.Related LinksSafety instructionsBefore working inside your systemAfter working inside your systemGUID-59FCBBEE-9D16-4211-8237-1B85742EEA7CCooling-fan assemblyThe cooling fan assembly is an essential part of a server’s cooling system. It ensures that the keycomponents of the server such as the processors, hard drives, and memory get adequate air circulationto keep them cool. A failure in the server’s cooling system can result in the server overheating and maylead to damage.GUID-B9C05C18-EE24-44BF-9BFF-96A54F1618A9Removing the cooling fan assemblyPrerequisites1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.72
