Removing The Cooling Fan Assembly - Dell PowerEdge R730xd Owner's Manual

to keep them cool. A failure in the server's cooling system can result in the server overheating and may
lead to damage.

Removing the cooling fan assembly

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
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 are shipped with your product.
Steps
1. Unlock the cooling fan assembly from the chassis by lifting the release levers.
2. Lift the cooling fan assembly out of the chassis.
Figure 34. Removing the cooling fan assembly
1. cooling fan assembly
3. release lever (2)
5. cooling fan connector (6)
Next steps
1. Install the cooling fan assembly.
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2. cooling fan (6)
4. guide pin on the system board (2)
6. guide pin on the chassis (6)