4Pull out on the tabs on both sides of the fan and lift the fan out of the fan assembly.

Tabs

5Insert the new fan into the fan assembly. Make sure the direction of rotation and airflow match the direction and airflow of the fan you removed.

6Plug the fan connector into the connector on the system board. Fan 1 plugs into connector J1J1 and fan 2 plugs into connector J1G6.

7Close the case. (See “Closing the case” on page 20.)

8Reconnect the power cord and external peripherals, then turn on the system.

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