Cooling shroud, Removing the cooling shroud, Replacing the cooling shroud – Dell Precision R5400 (Mid 2008) User Manual
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Cooling Shroud
Dell Precision™ R5400 Service Manual
The cooling shroud produces and directs airflow over the memory modules (DIMMs).
Removing the Cooling Shroud
1.
Perform the steps in
Before Working on Your Computer
.
2.
Remove the mid-support brace (see
Removing the Mid-Support Brace
).
3.
Remove the center expansion-card cage (see
Removing an Expansion- Card Cage
).
4.
Lift the shroud upward and out of the chassis.
Replacing the Cooling Shroud
1.
Align the shroud above the computer so that, when installed, the hooks will hang over the fan bracket.
2.
Lower the shroud straight down into the computer, with one hook centered between fan 1 and fan 2, and the other hook centered between fan 3 and
fan 4.
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CAUTION:
Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer.
Before working inside the computer, read the safety information that shipped with the computer. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
The DIMMs are hot to the touch for some time after the computer has been powered down. Allow the DIMMs to cool before handling
them.
NOTICE:
Never operate your computer with the memory cooling shroud removed. Overheating of the computer can develop quickly, resulting in a
shutdown of the computer and the loss of data.
1
fans (4)
2
shroud hooks (2)
3
cooling shroud
4
fan bracket (unremovable)
5
fan bracket (removable)
NOTE:
The fans are labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4.