
To remove the rear system fan assembly:
1Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord, modem cord (if installed), and all external peripheral devices.
2Remove the left side cover panel. (See “Removing the side cover” on page 18 and “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 15.)
3Disconnect the rear fan power cable from the system board.
4Move the two plastic release tabs on the left side of the fan bracket (inside the chassis) toward the front of the chassis, then move the fan bracket to the left and remove.
5Carefully remove the fan and bracket from the chassis.
Release tabs
62Replacing and Adding System Components