Installing system options, System fans, Removing a cooling fan – Dell PowerEdge 2650 User Manual
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Installing System Options
Dell™ PowerEdge™ 2650 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
This section describes how to remove and replace the following components:
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Expansion cards
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Memory upgrades
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Microprocessor upgrades
This section also includes instructions for replacing the fans, power supplies, and system battery, if necessary.
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.
Remove the cover (see "
Removing the Cover
" in "Troubleshooting Your System").
2.
Pull the fan straight up to clear the chassis (see
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Figure 6-1. Removing and Installing a Cooling Fan
Replacing a Cooling Fan
NOTE:
The procedure for removing each individual fan is the same.
NOTICE:
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.
NOTE:
The procedure for installing each individual fan is the same.