Installing The System Fan - Dell PowerEdge T20 Owner's Manual

5. Stretch the grommets securing the fan to the chassis to ease the removal of the fan.
6. Hold the system fan by the sides, slide it out.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to release all four sides of the system fan.
Figure 23. Removing and Installing the System Fan
1. system fan
3. system fan power cable

Installing The System Fan

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: Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding 5
minutes.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the
electrical outlet and peripherals.
2. Lay the system on its side, on a flat and stable surface.
3. Hold the system fan by the sides with the cable end facing the bottom of the chassis.
4. Align the four grommets of the system fan with the four grooves on the sides of the system fan.
5. Pass the grommets through the corresponding grooves on the system fan.
6. Stretch the grommets and slide the system fan towards the chassis till it locks into place.
NOTE: Install the lower two grommets first.
CAUTION: Do not remove or install the system fan by holding the blades.
7. Connect the system fan power cable to the system fan connector on the system board.
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2. grommets (4)