Dell PowerEdge 1600SC - Manual (Page 65)

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Installing System Options
Dell™ PowerEdge™ 1600SC Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
System Fans
Redundant Power Supplies
Expansion Cards
Memory Modules
Microprocessors
System Battery
This section describes how to remove and install the following components:
l System fans
l Optional redundant power supplies
l Expansion cards
l Memory modules
l Microprocessors
l System battery
For information on installing a hard drive or other drives, see " Installing Drives ."
System Fans
Your system includes the following system cooling fans:
l Front system fan
l Back system fan
Removing the Front System Fan
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the bezel (see " Removing the Bezel " in "Troubleshooting Your System").
3. Remove the cover (see " Removing the Cover " in "Troubleshooting Your System").
4. Lay the system on its right side.
5. Disconnect the fan power cable from the fan power connector on the chassis (see Figure 6 -1 ).
6. Remove the fan power cable from the plastic retention clip.
7. Open the fan door (see Figure 6 -1 ).
8. Pull the wire handle on the fan upward and slide the fan out of the system (see Figure 6 -1 ).
Figure 6-1. Removing the Front and Back System Fans
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see " Safety First—For You and Your System " in "Troubleshooting Your System."
CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.