Dell 1600SC manual Installing the Front System Fan, Removing the Back System Fan

Installing the Front System Fan

CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—For You and Your System" in "Troubleshooting Your System."

CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.

1.Insert the fan power cable into the fan bay and connect the fan power cable to the fan power connector on the chassis (see Figure 6-1).

2.Slide the fan into the system chassis (see Figure 6-1), being careful not to trap the power cable between the fan and chassis.

3.Secure the fan power cable with the plastic retention clip (see Figure 6-1).

4.Close the fan handle.

5.Close the fan door.

6.Stand the system upright.

7.Install the cover (see "Installing the Cover" in "Troubleshooting Your System").

8.Install the bezel (see "Installing the Bezel" in "Troubleshooting Your System").

9.Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

Removing the Back System Fan

CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—For You and Your System" in "Troubleshooting Your System."

CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.

1.Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2.Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover" in "Troubleshooting Your System").

3.Lay the system on its right side.

4.Disconnect the fan power cable from the fan power connector on the system board.

To identify system board connectors, see Figure A-3.

5.Pull the fan bracket release tab away from the back panel and slide the fan assembly upward about 1 cm (0.5 inch) (see Figure 6-1).

6.Lift the fan assembly away from the back panel and out of the system.

Installing the Back System Fan