4Lower the replacement fan housing into the chassis until it snaps into place.

Cooling Shroud

The cooling shroud directs airflow over the processors.

NOTICE: Never operate your system with the cooling shroud removed. The system can overheat quickly resulting in a shutdown of the system and the loss of data.

Removing the Cooling Shroud

1Ensure power is removed.

2Open the system. See "Removing the Top Cover" on page 60.

3Grasp the finger holds and lift the cooling shroud straight up. You might have to lift the corners of the shroud up to disengage the shroud guides from the chassis.

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Dell XK946 manual Removing the Cooling Shroud