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118 Installing System Components
Removing the Cooling Fan Assembly
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.
1
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from its electrical outlet.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 89.
3
If applicable, remove the memory-riser blanks. See "Removing a Memory-
Riser Blank" on page 99.
4
Remove the memory risers. See "Removing a Memory Riser" on page 100.
5
Remove the fans from the cooling fan assembly. See "Removing a Cooling
Fan" on page 116.
6
Pull the blue release tabs in the direction of the arrows to release the
handles on the cooling fan assembly. See Figure 3-17.
7
Grasp the handles and lift the cooling fan assembly out of the system. See
Figure 3-17.
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