98 Installing System ComponentsRemoving a Cooling FanWARNING: The cooling fan can continue to spin for some time after the systemhas been powered down. Allow time for the fan to stop spinning before removingit from the system.WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the system without the cooling fans.CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized inyour product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service andsupport team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is notcovered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions thatcame with the product.1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnectthe system from its electrical outlet.2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 83.3 If applicable, remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the CoolingShroud" on page 86.4 Disconnect the fan’s power cable from the system board or powerdistribution board as applicable. See Figure 3-14.NOTE: To remove fans 3 and 4, remove the storage controller card first.See "Removing the Storage Controller Card" on page 119.NOTE: To remove fan 5 in the twelve–hard-drive systems, remove the internalhard-drive bay and carrier. See "Removing an Internal Hard-Drive Bay" onpage 91.5 Press the release tab while grasping the ends of the fan and lift the fanstraight up from the fan bracket. See Figure 3-13 and Figure 3-14.
