Dell E30S owner manual Cooling fans, Removing the internal cooling fan

Cooling fans

The system supports the following:

•An internal cooling fan

•An optional external cooling fan at the back of the chassis

NOTE: When selecting or upgrading your system configuration, verify the system power consumption with the Dell Energy Smart Solution Advisor at dell.com/ESSA to ensure optimum power utilization.

Removing the internal cooling fan

Prerequisites

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.

CAUTION: Never operate your system with the internal cooling fan removed. The system can overheat and result in shutdown of the system and loss of data.

CAUTION: Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding 5 minutes.

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

3.Remove the cooling shroud.

Steps

1.Disconnect the internal cooling fan power cable from the system board.

2.Press the release tab on the internal cooling fan, and holding the internal cooling fan by the sides, slide it out in the direction of the arrow marked on the fan.

CAUTION: Do not remove or install the internal cooling fan by holding the fan blades.

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