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Troubleshooting a fan – Dell PowerEdge T610 User Manual

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Troubleshooting Your System

The expansion card installation guidelines have not been followed. See
“Expansion Card Installation Guidelines.”

Troubleshooting a 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 Locate the faulty fan indicated by the LCD panel (see "LCD Status

Messages") or the diagnostic software.

2 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system

from the electrical outlet.

3 Open the system. See "Opening the System."
4 Remove the expansion card stabilizer. See "Removing the Expansion Card

Stabilizer."

5 Remove the cooling shroud and turn it upside-down. See "Removing the

Cooling Shroud."

6 Remove and reseat the fan module. See "Cooling Fans."
7 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud."
8 Replace the expansion card stabilizer. See "Installing the Expansion Card

Stabilizer."

9 Close the system. See "Closing the System."

10 Place the system upright and on its feet on a flat and stable surface,

reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and
attached peripherals.

11 If the problem is not resolved, install a new fan module. See "Cooling

Fans."

If the replacement fan does not operate, see "Getting Help."

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