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Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 Installation and Service Manual

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Removing a cooling fan

The procedure for removing standard and high performance fans 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. Remove the air shroud.

Steps

  1. Holding the touch points on the cooling fan, lift the fan to disconnect the connector on the fan from the connector on the system board.
  2. Lift the fan out of the system.
    Figure 1. Removing the cooling fan
    This image shows removing cooling fan.

Next steps

If applicable, install the cooling fan.

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