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Installing the cooling shroud
Prerequisites
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.
NOTE: For proper seating of the cooling shroud in the system chassis, ensure that the cables inside
the system are routed along the chassis wall and secured using the cable securing bracket.
Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
Steps
1. Align the tabs on the cooling shroud with the securing slots on the chassis.
2. Press the cooling shroud into the chassis until it is firmly seated.
3. If removed, install the cooling fans in the cooling shroud.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Cooling fans
There are two cooling fans on the cooling shroud and an optional cooling fan assembly that houses four
cooling fans, on your system.
NOTE: Each fan is listed in the system’s management software, referenced by the respective fan
number. If there is a problem with a particular fan, you can easily identify and replace the proper fan
by noting the fan numbers on the cooling fan assembly.
Removing a cooling fan
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a
risk of electric shock. Exercise utmost care while removing or installing cooling fans.
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.
CAUTION: The cooling fans are hot-swappable. To maintain proper cooling while the system is
on, replace only one fan at a time.
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