Dell EMC PowerEdge XE7100 Installation and Service Manual

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Removing a cooling fan

Prerequisites

WARNING Do not attempt to operate the system without the cooling fans.
WARNING The cooling fan spins for some time after the system is powered off. Allow the fan to stop spinning before removing it from the system.
  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

Steps

  1. Press and hold the release latch.
  2. Slide the fan out of the system using the fan handle.
    Figure 1. Removing a cooling fan

    This image shows removing a cooling fan.

Next steps

  1. Install a cooling fan.
  2. For more information about the fan status, see the management software.

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