Dell E05S001 owner manual Installing a Cooling Fan, Removing the Cooling Fan Assembly

Installing a Cooling Fan

WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a risk of electric shock. Exercise utmost care while removing or installing cooling fans.

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.

1Align the connector on the fan with the connector on the system board. See Figure 6-1.

2Lower the fan into the cooling fan assembly until the release tab snaps into place. See Figure 3-12.

3Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 77.

Removing the Cooling Fan Assembly

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.

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

2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 76.

3Lift the blue release levers to release the cooling fan assembly from the chassis. See Figure 3-13.

4Grasp the blue release levers and lift the cooling fan assembly out of the system. See Figure 3-13.

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