CAUTION: Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding 5 minutes.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Lay the system on its side, on a flat and stable surface.
3. Open the system.
4. Disconnect the system fan power cable from the system board.
CAUTION: Do not remove or install the system fan by holding the blades.
5. Stretch the grommets securing the fan to the chassis to ease the removal of the fan.
6. Hold the system fan by the sides, slide it out.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to release all four sides of the system fan.
Figure 23. Removing and Installing the System Fan
1. system fan
2. grommets (4)
3. system fan power cable
Installing The System Fan
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 came with the product.
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