Installing System Components 101
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.
1
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System."
3
Optional: Remove the fans from the fan bracket. See "Removing a Cooling
Fan."
4
Lift the release latches on each end of the fan bracket and lift the bracket
out of the system. See Figure 3-15.
Figure 3-15. Removing and Installing the Processor Fan Bracket
1 fan bracket 2 release latch
3 fan connector on system board 4 mounting pin
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