Removing the Front System Fan

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

Figure 3-15illustrates the front system fan inside the system and the fan cable routing hole in the expansion-card guide bracket.

1Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 43.

3Disconnect the fan power cable from the FRONT_FAN connector on the system board. See "System Board Connectors" on page 118.

Figure 3-15. Front System Fan Power Cable

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expansion-card guide bracket 2

cable routing hole

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fan power cable

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release tabs (2)

 

 

 

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