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Installing System Components 101
Installing a Cooling 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.
1
Align the fan module so that the side with the power cable faces toward
the back of the system.
2
Slide the fan module into the fan assembly until the fan is fully seated.
See Figure 3-13 and Figure 3-14.
3
Connect the fan’s power cable to the power connector on the system board
or power distribution board as applicable.
4
Route the power cable through the guides on the chassis.
NOTE: For twelve–hard-drive systems, first replace the internal hard-drive
carrier and bay. See "Installing an Internal Hard-Drive Bay" on page 93.
NOTE: After installing fans 3 and 4, replace the storage controller card. See
"Installing the Storage Controller Card" on page 121.
5
Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 87.
6
Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 85.
7
Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on,
including any attached peripherals.
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