Figure 35. Removing a cooling fan
Next steps
Replace a cooling
fan.
Installing a cooling fan
The procedure for installing a standard and a high-performance fan is identical.
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 cooling fans.
CAUTION:
The cooling fans are hot swappable. To maintain proper cooling while the system is on, replace only
one fan at a time.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2. Follow the procedure that is listed in
Steps
Align and slide the cooling fan in the slot in the cooling fan cage, until it clicks into place.
Safety
instructions.
Before working inside your
system.
Installing and removing system components
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