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Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 Installation and Service Manual

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Removing a cooling fan

Prerequisites

  1. 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 the fans.
    Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
  3. Remove the air shroud.

Steps

  1. Press the release tabs on the fan cable connector and disconnect the cable from the system board.
    NOTE Observe the routing of the cable as you remove it from the system.
  2. Lift the cooling fan out of the cooling fan cage.
    Figure 1. Removing a fan

    This image shows how to remove the fan.

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