Dell E30S owner manual Removing the external cooling fan

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

4.Connect the internal cooling fan power cable to the FAN1 connector on the system board.

Next steps

1.Install the cooling shroud.

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

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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.

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 external cooling fan power cable from the system board.

2.Remove the four screws that secure the external cooling fan to the chassis.

3.Lift the external cooling fan to disengage the upper and the lower hooks from the slots on the chassis wall and remove the cooling fan.

4.Remove the external cooling fan power cable from of the system through the external cooling fan power cable slot at the back of the chassis.

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