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Removing the system fan – Dell PowerEdge T300 User Manual

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3 Route the fan power cable through the adjacent slot in the chassis, and

connect the cable to the FAN1 connector on the system board (see
Figure 6-1).

4 Replace the RAID battery and battery carrier, if applicable (see "Installing

a RAID Battery" on page 102).

5 Close the expansion card cover (see Figure 3-7).
6 Replace the system cover (see "Installing the System Cover" on page 67).

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

from the electrical outlet and from the peripherals.

2 Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 66).
3 Remove the processor airflow shroud (see "Removing the Processor Airflow

Shroud" on page 70).

4 Disconnect the fan’s power cable from the system board (see Figure 6-1).
5 Press and hold the fan release tab, then slide the fan towards the bottom of

the chassis and out of the securing slots.

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