Installing the front system fan – Dell PowerEdge 1800 User Manual
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6
Remove the expansion-card guide:
a
Press and hold the expansion-card guide release tab. See Figure 6-1.
b
Pivot the guide assembly away from the fan assembly and lift the guide assembly away
from the system.
7
Disconnect the fan power cable from the front fan connector on the system board.
To identify system board connectors, see Figure A-3.
8
Remove the front fan assembly:
a
Press and hold the front-fan release tab. See Figure 6-1.
b
Pivot the fan assembly away from the chassis and remove the fan assembly from the
system.
Installing the Front System Fan
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the
online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1
Connect the fan cable to the front fan connector on the system board.
To identify system board connectors, see Figure A-3.
2
Replace the front fan assembly:
a
Insert the two fan securing tabs into the two securing slots on the chassis. See Figure 6-1.
b
Pivot the fan assembly forward until it is fully closed.
3
Replace the expansion-card guide:
a
Insert the two expansion-card guide securing tabs into the two securing slots on the fan
assembly. See Figure 6-1.
b
Pivot the expansion-card guide forward until it is fully closed.
Be careful not to trap the fan power cable between the fan bay and the expansion-card
guide.
4
Reinstall all full-length expansion cards, if applicable. See "Installing an Expansion Card."
5
Reinstall the baffle/back fan assembly. See "Installing the Baffle/Back Fan Assembly."
6
Close the system. See "Closing the System" in "Troubleshooting Your System."
7
Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached
peripherals.