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Dell EMC PowerEdge R940xa Installation and Service Manual

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Installing a cooling fan

Prerequisites

CAUTION 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.
CAUTION Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding five minutes.
  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

Steps

  1. Holding the touch points on the cooling fan, align the connector on the cooling fan with the slots in the cooling fan assembly.
  2. Slide the cooling fan into the cooling fan assembly until the release tab locks into place.
    Figure 1. Installing cooling fan

    Installing a cooling fan

Next steps

  1. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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