Prerequisites
CAUTION Do not remove or install the fan by holding the blades.
CAUTION Never operate your system with the system fan removed. System can overheat and result in shutdown of the system and loss of data.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
Power off the system and all attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.
Remove the system cover.
Removing the cooling fan:
Disconnect the fan power cable from the system board connector.
To ease removal of the fan, stretch the grommets securing the fan to the system.
Hold the fan by the sides, and slide it out of the grommet.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to release the fan from the remaining grommets.
Installing a cooling fan:
Hold the cooling fan by the sides with the cable end facing the bottom of the system.
Align the four grommets on the system with the four holes on the sides of the cooling fan.
NOTE: It is recommended to first install the lower two grommets.
Pass the grommets through the corresponding holes on the cooling fan.
Stretch the grommets and push the cooling fan toward the system until it is secured in place.
Connect the cooling fan power cable to the connector on the system board.
Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
Install the system cover.
Place the system upright on a flat, stable surface.
Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
Power on the attached peripherals and then power on the system.
