Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system:
Power off the system and all attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
If applicable, remove the system from the rack.
Remove the system cover.
If installed, Remove the air shroud.
Removing a cooling fan:
Press the orange release tab and lift the cooling fan to disconnect the fan from the connector on the system board.
WARNING: Ensure not to tilt or rotate the cooling fan while removing from the system.
Installing a cooling fan:
Align and lower the cooling fan into the cooling fan assembly until the fan clicks into place.
If removed, Install the air shroud.
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system:
Replace the system cover.
If applicable, install the system into the rack.
Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet, and then power on the system.