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Dell PowerEdge T320 Systems Owner's Manual

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Removing The External 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.
  • CAUTION: Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding 5 minutes.
  1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
  2. If applicable, rotate the system feet inward and lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface.
    • NOTE: For systems installed with the wheel assembly, ensure that you lay the system on a sturdy, stable surface with the wheel assembly extending off the edge of the surface.
  3. Open the system.
  4. Remove the cooling shroud.
  5. Disconnect the external cooling fan power cable from the system board and free the power cable from the clips.
  6. Remove the four screws that secure the external cooling fan to the chassis.
  7. Rotate the top of the external cooling fan away from the system until the hooks are free of the slots and remove the fan.
  8. Remove the external cooling fan power cable from of the system through the slot in the back of the chassis.
  9. Install the cooling shroud.
  10. Close the system.
  11. If applicable, place the system upright on a flat, stable surface and rotate the system feet outward.
  12. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
    Figure 1. Removing and Installing the External Cooling Fan The figure shows removing and installing the external cooling fan.
    1. back of the system chassis
    2. lower hooks (2)
    3. external cooling fan
    4. screws (4)
    5. upper hook
    6. external cooling fan power cable slot
    7. external cooling fan power cable
    Figure 2. Cabling—External Cooling Fan The figure shows the cabling for the external cooling fan.
    1. external cooling fan power cable
    2. securing clip on system board
    3. FAN2 power connector on system board
    4. securing clip on chassis
    5. external cooling fan

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