System fans, Replacing the control panel, Removing a cooling fan – Dell PowerEdge 2650 User Manual
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Replacing the Control Panel
1.
Lower the control-panel assembly into the system.
2.
Connect the control-panel cable to the control panel board (see
3.
Align the assembly with the posts on the front panel (see
4.
Replace the screws that secure the control-panel assembly in the system (see
).
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Two screws at the top of the control-panel assembly that secures the assembly to the front panel.
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One screw at the bottom of the control-panel that secures the assembly to the bottom of the chassis.
5.
Replace the front-panel I/O board (see "
Replacing the Front-Panel I/O Board
").
6.
Replace the control-panel cable cover (see "
Replacing the Control-Panel Cable Cover
").
System Fans
The system includes the following hot-pluggable cooling fans:
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Two system fans
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One expansion-card fan
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One microprocessor fan for each installed microprocessor
The system may also include other optional hot-pluggable fans.
Removing a Cooling Fan
1.
2.
Pull the fan straight up to clear the chassis (see
).
Figure 4-8. Removing and Installing a Cooling Fan
CAUTION:
Before you perform this procedure, read the safety instructions in your System Information document.
CAUTION:
See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information document.
NOTE:
The procedure for removing each individual fan is the same.
CAUTION:
See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information document.
NOTICE:
The cooling fans are hot-pluggable. To maintain proper cooling while the system is on, replace only one fan at a time.