2.10 Removable 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.

Chassis fan

5.

Front I/O board

2.

HDD fans

6.

Chassis footpads and roller wheels

3.

SATA/SCSI backplanes

7.

Power supply modules

4.

Floppy disk drive module

 

 

2.10.1 Chassis fan

To remove the chassis fan:

1.Disconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the connector SYSTEM_FAN on the motherboard.

2.Press the tabs on the outer corners of the system fan, then pull the fan out of the chassis.

3.Lift the chassis fan case lock hooks, then push the fan from the center of the case until it is detached.

Lock hooks

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