Dell PowerEdge T550 Installation and Service Manual

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Installing a cooling fan

The procedure for installing a standard and a high-performance fan is identical.

Prerequisites

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.
  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.

Steps

Align and slide the cooling fan in the slot in the cooling fan cage, until it clicks into place.
Figure 1. Installing a cooling fan
This image shows installing a cooling fan.

Next steps

  1. Install the air shroud.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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