Installing the Expansion Card Fan

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

1Hold the replacement fan with the fan cable on the top side, and align the edges of the fan with the securing slots on the chassis.

2Slide the fan down into the securing slots until the fan release tab locks into place. See Figure 3-31.

3Route the fan power cable through the adjacent slot in the chassis, and connect the cable to the FAN_1 connector on the system board (see Figure 6-1 for the connector location).

4If a RAID battery was previously installed, re-install it. See "Installing a RAID Battery" on page 115.

5Install the expansion card shroud. See "Installing the Expansion Card Shroud" on page 75.

6Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 70.

7Place the system upright and on its feet on a flat, stable surface.

8Reattach any peripherals, then connect the system to the electrical outlet.

9Turn on the system and attached peripherals.

Removing the System Fan

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

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

2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 68.

3Remove the expansion card shroud. See "Removing the Expansion Card Shroud" on page 72.

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Dell DR715, T605 owner manual Installing the Expansion Card Fan, Removing the System Fan