Then unscrew the fan.
Dell optiplex cpu fan failure.
Here is the dell drawing of the motherboard showing where the cpu fan is connected.
Hint ebay has many the wire count matters not just any fan only dell fans.
Then unplug old connector.
If this fails to correct the problem then call dell technical support.
Air vents may be located in various places depending on the pc model.
Hi first time user.
If not it was just a bad connection.
They go out one by one and now almost half the pc s deployed have had the cpu fan replaced.
Check the air vents on the pc for dust or debris.
Dimension 9150 9200 xps 400 xps 410 precision 380 390 poweredge sc440 sc430.
Admin note broken link has been removed from this post by dell.
Dell optiplex 3010 constant cpu fan failure to many different units deployed 40 of these dell optiplex 3010 pc s last december for a customer of ours.
I took it in and they replaced the fan not the power supply.
Then screw back new fan.
I ve got a 5 year old optiplex 9020 that is failing to boot.
Fan failure on dell computer bypass fan failure on dell computer dell raid controller battery.
If you decide to replace the fan here is the dell spare parts access form.
Turn off the pc.
12 of the pc s have had the cpu fan clunk out with a loud grinding fluttering noise.
You buy a new one.
Cleaning the air vents on your dell pc.
It never gets to the point where the diagnostic leds power on or you can run pre boot diagnostics.
Power the pc back on and see if you still get the fan failure notice.
By that i mean when power is applied to the cpu the unit appears to be powering up for about 2 secs beeps once and restarts repeating over and over.
Press f1 to continue i called dell support and found out i was out of warrenty but he said go to a local store and have the power supply replaced.
First open the case and check the power connectors by removing and reseating them because during shipping they can become dislodged.
Power cord pulled ok.
Refer to the user manual of your dell pc.
D8794 also can be used in the following systems.
Use a can of compressed air to remove dust or debris from the air vents dust filters if any and cooling fan fins.
Then put the connector back.
B35502 35 compatible dell part number.
