Cooling Fans; Removing A Cooling Fan Assembly - Dell PowerEdge C1100 Hardware Owner's Manual

Cooling Fans

WARNING:
has been powered down. Allow time for the fan to stop spinning before removing it
from the system.
WARNING:
CAUTION:
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.

Removing a Cooling Fan Assembly

1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from its electrical outlet.
2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 53.
3 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 54.
4 Disconnect all fan cables. See Figure 5-4 and Figure 5-6.
5 Remove the two screws securing the fan assembly in place.
6 Lift the fan assembly away from the system. See Figure 3-19.
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Installing System Components
The cooling fan can continue to spin for some time after the system
Do not attempt to operate the system without the cooling fans.
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.