Dell XC730xd owner manual Cooling fans, Removing a cooling fan

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Route the cables inside the system along the chassis wall and secure the cables using the cable- securing bracket.

Steps

1.Align the tabs on the cooling shroud with the securing slots on the chassis.

2.Lower the cooling shroud into the chassis until it is firmly seated.

Next steps

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

Cooling fans

Your system supports six hot-swappable cooling fans.

NOTE: In the event of a problem with a particular fan, the fan number is referenced by the system management software, allowing you to easily identify and replace the proper fan by noting the fan numbers on the cooling-fan assembly.

Removing a cooling fan

Prerequisites

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

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

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

NOTE: The procedure for removing each fan is identical.

Steps

Press the fan release tab and lift the cooling fan out of the cooling-fan assembly.

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