Dell E05S001 owner manual Troubleshooting a Fan

Troubleshooting a Fan

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.

1Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 76.

CAUTION: The cooling fans are hot-swappable. To maintain proper cooling while the system is on, only replace one fan at a time.

2Locate the faulty fan indicated by the LCD panel or the diagnostic software.

3Remove and reseat the fan. See "Removing a Cooling Fan" on page 101 and "Installing a Cooling Fan" on page 103.

NOTE: Wait at least 30 seconds for the system to recognize the fan and determine whether it is working properly.

4If the problem is not resolved, install a new fan. See "Removing a Cooling Fan" on page 101 and "Installing a Cooling Fan" on page 103.

If the replacement fan is working properly, close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 77.

If the replacement fan does not operate, see "Getting Help" on page 185.

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