Installing A System Fan; Removing The Cooling Shroud - Dell PowerEdge 6850 System Installation Manual

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 came with the product.
1. Open the system. See "Opening the
2. Compress the two latches on the top of the fan, then remove the fan. See Figure 6-3.
Figure 6-3. Installing and Removing a System Fan

Installing a System Fan

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 came with the product.
1. Open the system. See "Opening the
2. Orient the fan so that its bottom power connector is on the same side as the fan connector on the bottom of the fan bay.
3. Slide the fan into the fan bay, and then gently press it until it locks into position.
Cooling Shroud
The cooling shroud directs airflow within the system.

Removing the Cooling Shroud

NOTICE: Do not remove the cooling shroud if the system is turned on. The cooling shroud must be installed to direct the airflow from the fans.
To remove the cooling shroud, use the four finger holes to lift the shroud straight up from the system. See Figure 6-4.
Figure 6-4. Removing and Installing the Cooling Shroud
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