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A fan mounting apparatus includes a base having a fan support. An elongated handle extends from the base for positioning the base in a chassis. A securing member is located adjacent a distal end of the elongated handle for securing the base in a chassis. The fan mounting apparatus may be used to cou

A fan mounting apparatus includes a base having a fan support. An elongated handle extends from the base for positioning the base in a chassis. A securing member is located adjacent a distal end of the elongated handle for securing the base in a chassis. The fan mounting apparatus may be used to couple and secure a fan module in a channel defined by a chassis by using the elongated handle to position the fan module in the chassis and secure the fan module to the chassis.

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What is claimed is: 1. An information handling system, comprising: a chassis defining a fan channel that extends from a channel entrance to a channel bottom; a microprocessor coupled to the chassis; a fan positioning feature located in the chassis adjacent the fan channel; and a fan assembly compri

What is claimed is: 1. An information handling system, comprising: a chassis defining a fan channel that extends from a channel entrance to a channel bottom; a microprocessor coupled to the chassis; a fan positioning feature located in the chassis adjacent the fan channel; and a fan assembly comprising: a base including a plug coupler slot, an alignment member and a fan coupler; a handle extending from the base and including a securing member, a release member, and a guide member having an interference fit member extending therefrom; a fan module engaged with the fan coupler and a plug having a slidable plug mount engaged with the plug coupler slot; and a chassis having a fan socket and a first alignment aperture and further comprising: a first fan positioning member having guide beams engaged with the guide member and the interference fit member, and having a surface engaged with the securing member; and a second fan positioning member having plug channels aligned with the fan socket and the plug, and having a second alignment aperture aligned with the first alignment aperture. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the base defines an airflow passageway, and wherein the fan module is located adjacent the airflow passageway. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the fan channel has a depth which is greater than approximately twice the height of the fan module. 4. The system of claim 1, further comprising: a heat sink coupled to the chassis and located adjacent the channel bottom, wherein the fan module is positioned adjacent the heat sink. 5. A fan assembly comprising: a base including a plug coupler slot, an alignment member and a fan coupler; a handle extending from the base and including a securing member, a release member, and a guide member having an interference fit member extending therefrom; a fan module engaged with the fan coupler and a plug having a slidable plug mount engaged with the plug coupler slot; and a chassis having a fan socket and a first alignment aperture and further comprising: a first fan positioning member having guide beams engaged with the guide member and the interference fit member, and having a surface engaged with the securing member; and a second fan positioning member having plug channels aligned with the fan socket and the plug, and having a second alignment aperture aligned with the first alignment aperture.