2.7Removable components

You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove the following components:

1.System fans

2.Device fan

3.Power supply module

4.Optical drive

5.Motherboard

2.7.1System fans

To uninstall the system fans:

1.Disconnect all the system fan cables from the connectors on the backplane board.

2.Remove the four screws that secure a fan.

3.Repeat step 2 to uninstall the other fans.

Fa n screw

2.7.2Device fan

To uninstall the device fan:

1.Disconnect the system fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

2.Remove the four screws that secure the device fan.

Fa n screw

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