Installing A Cooling Fan - Dell E80S Series Installation And Service Manual

Figure 32. Removing the cooling fan
Next steps
Replace the cooling fan.

Installing a cooling fan

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Do not remove or install the cooling fan by holding the blades.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
2. Follow the procedure listed in the
Steps
1. Hold the cooling fan by the sides with the cable end facing the bottom of the system.
2. Align the four grommets on the system with the four holes on the sides of the fan.
NOTE: It is recommended to first install the lower two grommets.
3. Pass the grommets through the corresponding holes on the fan.
4. Stretch the grommets and push the fan toward the system until it is secured in place.
5. Connect the fan power cable to the connector on the system board.
NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence.
44 Installing and removing system components
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your system.