Cooling shroud, Figure 3, Replacing a cooling fan – Dell PowerVault DP500 User Manual

Page 31: Removing the cooling shroud

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Figure 3-9. Removing and Installing a Cooling Fan

 

Replacing a Cooling Fan

 

1.

Ensure that the fan handle is upright and lower the fan into its fan cage until the fan is fully seated. Then lower the fan handle until it snaps into place.
See

Figure 3

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2.

Close the system. See

Closing the System

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Cooling Shroud

The cooling shroud produces and directs airflow over the system memory modules.

 

 

Removing the Cooling Shroud

 

1.

The cooling shroud is secured with a latch at the end of the shroud. Release the latch by pulling it towards the outside wall of the chassis. See

Figure 3

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10

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2.

Rotate the shroud upward and toward the front of the system on its hinges, and then lift the shroud out of the system.

 

Figure 3-10. Removing and Installing the Cooling Shroud

1

fan bracket

2

fan handle

3

fan

 

 

CAUTION:

The DIMMs are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the DIMMs to cool before handling

them.

NOTICE:

Never operate your system with the memory cooling shroud removed. Overheating of the system can develop quickly resulting in a shutdown

of the system and the loss of data.

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