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Dell PowerEdge T320 Systems Owner's Manual

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Removing 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: Never operate your system with the internal cooling fan removed. System can overheat and result in shutdown of the system and loss of data.
  • CAUTION: Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding 5 minutes.
  1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
  2. If applicable, rotate the system feet inward and lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface.
    • NOTE: For systems installed with the wheel assembly, ensure that you lay the system on a sturdy, stable surface with the wheel assembly extending off the edge of the surface.
  3. Open the system.
  4. Remove the cooling shroud.
  5. Disconnect the internal cooling fan power cable from the system board.
  6. Release the internal cooling fan power cable from the securing clips on the chassis and system board.
    • CAUTION: Do not remove or install the internal cooling fan by holding the blades.
  7. Press the release tab on the internal cooling fan and, holding the internal cooling fan by the sides, slide it out in the direction of the arrow marked on the fan.
    Figure 1. Removing and Installing the Internal Cooling Fan The figure shows removing and installing the internal cooling fan.
    1. arrow
    2. internal cooling fan
    3. internal cooling fan power cable
    4. release tab
    Figure 2. Cabling—Internal Cooling Fan The figure shows cabling the internal cooling fan.
    1. FAN1 power connector on system board
    2. internal cooling fan power cable
    3. securing clip on system board
    4. securing clip on chassis
    5. internal cooling fan

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