2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1. Disconnect the fan cable from the connector on the system board.
2. Holding the fan, press the side release tab, and slide the fan in the direction of the arrow that is marked on the fan to
remove it from the system.
Figure 40. Removing the cooling fan
CAUTION: Do not remove or install the fan by holding the fan blades.
Next steps
1. Replace the cooling fan.
Installing the cooling fan
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1. Align the four tabs on the fan with the four slots on the system wall.
2. Press and slide the fan into the slots until the release tab locks into place.
3. Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board.
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