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Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 Installation and Service Manual

Installing a cooling fan

The procedure for installing standard and high performance fans is identical.

Prerequisites

NOTE:Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a risk of electric shock. Exercise utmost care while removing or installing cooling fans.
CAUTION:The cooling fans are hot swappable. To maintain proper cooling while the system is on, replace only one fan at a time.

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

Steps

  1. Holding the release tab, align the connector at the base of the cooling fan with the connector on the system board.
    Figure 1. Installing cooling fan
    This image shows installing cooling fan.
  2. Slide the cooling fan into the cooling fan assembly until the release tab locks into place.

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.


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