Installing System Components 53Figure 3-5 shows the positions and identification numbers of the fans.Figure 3-5. Cooling FansRemoving and Installing a FanCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only performtroubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online ortelephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by yourwarranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.1 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 48.2 Squeeze the release latches on top of the fan and lift the fan out of the fan bracket. See Figure 3-6.NOTICE: Do not remove more than one fan at a time and do not operate the system with any fan removed for anextended period of time. Overheating can occur, resulting in a system shutdown and loss of data.3 To replace the fan, align the connector on the fan with the fan connector on the system board andinsert the fan into the fan bracket.The fan will start when it seats into the connector.4 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 48.1 expansion-card fan (FAN1) 2 processor fan (FAN2) 3 processor fan (FAN3)4 memory module fan (FAN4) 5 memory module fan (FAN5) 6 memory module fan (FAN6)3124 56book.book Page 53 Tuesday, September 1, 2009 4:19 PM
