Dell R300 owner manual Power Supply Fan Assembly, Installing the Fan Assembly

Installing the Fan Assembly

1Align the holes in the fan assembly with the two fan assembly securing posts on the chassis. See Figure 3-10.

2Lower the fan assembly until the release lever snaps and the fan assembly is seated onto the securing posts.

3Reconnect the two fan connectors to the system board. See Figure 3-10.

4Install the system board shroud. See "Installing the System Board Shroud" on page 72.

5Close the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 68.

Power Supply Fan Assembly

The power supply dual fan module provides cooling for the power supplies.

NOTICE: Your system requires the power supply fan assembly if your system has a SAS controller that can be connected to an external storage system. Removing the fan assembly or disabling the fan could result in your system overheating and shutting down unexpectedly.

Removing the Power Supply Fan Assembly

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 computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

1Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 68.

2Open the power distribution board cover by rotating it upward until it catches on the cover detent. See Figure 3-10.

3Disconnect the fan cable on the power distribution board. See Figure 3-10.

4Remove the fan assembly from the system.

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Installing System Components