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Dell PowerEdge T320 Systems Owner's Manual

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Installing The Internal Cooling Fan

  • CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • CAUTION: Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding 5 minutes.
  1. Hold the system cooling fan by the sides with the cable end facing the bottom of the chassis.
    • CAUTION: Do not remove or install the internal cooling fan by holding the blades.
  2. Align the four tabs of the internal cooling fan with the four slots on the inside of the chassis.
  3. Press and slide the internal cooling fan into the slots till the release tab locks into place.
    • CAUTION: Do not remove or install the internal cooling fan by holding the blades.
  4. Route the internal cooling fan power cable along the side of the chassis and secure the cable using the clips.
  5. Connect the internal cooling fan power cable to the FAN1 connector on the system board.
  6. Replace the cooling shroud.
  7. Close the system.
  8. If applicable, place the system upright on a flat, stable surface and rotate the system feet outward.
  9. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

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