Replacing A Cooling Fan - Dell PowerEdge 2650 Service Manual

Replacing a Cooling Fan

NOTE: The procedure for installing each individual fan is the same.
CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information document.
1. Lower the fan into the retention base until the fan snaps into position (see Figure 4-8).
NOTE: After installing a new fan, allow up to 30 seconds for the system to recognize the fan and determine whether it is functioning properly. The
status indicator will turn green to signify that the fan is functioning properly (see
2. Replace the cover (see "Replacing the
System-Fan Bracket
The system-fan bracket mounts two cooling fans to the inside of the rear chassis wall.
Removing the System-Fan Bracket
CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information document.
1. Remove the two system fans (see
To identify the system fans, see Figure 4-8.
2. Remove the system-fan bracket (see Figure 4-9):
a. From the rear of the chassis, press the two bracket side tabs inward that protrude through rear chassis wall.
b. Rotate the bottom of the bracket toward the inside of the chassis and then lift the bracket out of the system.
Figure 4-9. Removing and Replacing the System-Fan Bracket
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