Chapter 4: Installing Components

Replacing a fan

Make sure that you replace a fan with an identical replacement fan.

Important

To replace a front fan:

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3 Remove the processor air duct by following the instructions in “Removing the processor air duct” on page 33.

4 Unplug the fan cable from the fan connector on the system board.

Fan retention tab

Fan release tab

Fan handle

Fan retention tab

Fan cable

5 Grasp the fan handle and press the fan release tab, then disengage the fan and move it away from the chassis.

6 Pull the fan from the chassis.

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