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Dell EMC PowerEdge T340 Installation and Service Manual

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Removing the internal cooling fan

Prerequisites

CAUTION Never operate your system cover with the internal fan removed. The system can overheat and result in shutdown of the system and loss of data.
CAUTION Do not operate the system with the system cover removed for more than 5 minutes.
  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  3. Remove the air shroud.

Steps

  1. Press the release tabs on the fan cable connector and disconnect it from the connector on the system board.
  2. Holding the fan, press the release tab, and slide the fan out in the direction of the arrow marked on the fan.
    Figure 1. Removing the internal cooling fan
    This image shows how to remove the internal fan.
    CAUTION Do not remove or install the fan by holding the fan blades.

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