Cooling fans
Removing a cooling fan
Prerequisites
NOTE:
Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a risk of electric shock. Exercise
utmost care while removing or installing fans.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3.
Removing the air shroud
Steps
1. Press the release tabs on the fan cable connector and disconnect it from the connector on the system board.
2. Lift the fan out of the fan cage.
Figure 30. Removing a cooling fan
Next steps
Replace the cooling
fan.
Installing a cooling fan
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3.
Removing the air shroud
Steps
1. Lower the fan into the fan cage.
2. Press the release tabs on the fan cable connector and connect the cable connector to the connector on the system board.
NOTE:
Route the cable properly when installing, to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped.
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PowerEdge C4140 installing and removing system components
Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
on page 29.
Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
on page 29.
on page 23.
on page 24.
on page 23.
on page 24.