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.
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.
Open the system.
Remove the cooling shroud.
Removing A Cooling Fan:
Remove the fan cable connector from the system board by pressing the tab on the cable end connector, and lifting it away from the system board.
Free the cable from the cable holders on the fan bracket.
Press the release tab on the cooling fan and lift the fan away from the chassis.
Installing A Cooling Fan:
Align the fan with the cable end of the fan toward the system board.
Lower the fan into the fan bracket until it clicks into position.
Connect the fan's power cable to the power connector on the system board.
Route the cable through the cable holders on the fan bracket.
Replace the cooling shroud.
Close the system.
Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
