Dell PowerEdge R520 Owner's Manual

Installing A Cooling 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.

NOTE: If you install a second processor, you must:
- remove the dummy fan from the FAN6 slot
- install a cooling fan in the FAN6 slot
- upgrade both the expansion-card risers (riser 1 and riser 2)

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
Open the system.
Remove the cooling shroud.
Align the fan with the cable end of the fan toward the system board.
Lower the fan into the fan bracket until it clicks into position.
Connect the fan's power cable to the power connector on the system board.
Route the cable through the cable holders on the fan bracket.
Replace the cooling shroud.
Close the system.
Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.