How to replace the Cooling fan on a PowerEdge R6715

This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the Cooling fan and a PE R6715. The procedure will also include removing the System Cover and reinstalling them.

Removal

System Cover

1. Identify the system cover highlighted in blue.
2. Using a Philips #2 screwdriver, rotate the lock counterclockwise to the unlock position.
3. Lift the release latch until the system cover slides back.
4. Lift the cover from the system.

Cooling fan

1. Identify the cooling fan highlighted in blue.
2. Hold the orange and black edges of the fan module and lift it to disconnect from the fan board.

Install

Cooling fan

1. Identify the cooling fan location highlighted in blue.
2. Align and lower the cooling fan onto the system, then press the orange touchpoint until the fan is firmly connected.

System Cover

1. Identify the system cover location highlighted in blue.
2. Align the tabs on the system cover with the guide slots on the system, and slide the system cover.
3. Close the system cover release latch.
4. Using a Philips #2 screwdriver, rotate the lock clockwise to the locked position.