2.1.6 Installing the air duct

To install the air duct:

1.Take note of the parts of the air duct that should match specific locations inside the chassis.

Metal strips to fit the plastic clips on the air duct

Flat rubber pads should match the top of the two heatsinks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plastic clips to grip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the metal strips on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU heatsinks

fan cage

Vertical rubber pads should fit the spaces between the two heatsinks

2.Position the air duct inside the chassis with the plastic clips matching the two vertical metal strips on the fan cage.

3.Check the rubber pads underneath the air duct and ensure that they are in place; otherwise, the air duct will not fit properly.

4.Fit the other end of the air duct making sure that no power cable is strayed under it.

Be careful not to pull off or break any cables while installing the air duct.

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