NOTE: 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: The cooling fans are hot swappable. To maintain proper cooling while the system is on, replace only one fan at a time.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system
Turn off the system, including 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.
Removing a cooling fan:
Press the release tab and lift the cooling fan out of the cooling fan assembly.
Installing a cooling fan:
Holding the release tab, align the connector at the base of the cooling fan with the connector on the system board.
Slide the cooling fan into the cooling fan assembly until the release tab locks into place.
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.
