Lenovo ThinkCentre M71e 3166 User Manual page 64

This section provides instructions on how to replace the rear fan assembly.
To replace the rear fan assembly, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 32.
3. Locate the rear fan assembly. See "Locating components" on page 11.
4. Disconnect the rear fan assembly cable from the system fan connector on the system board. See
"Locating parts on the system board" on page 12.
5. The rear fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts. Remove the rear fan assembly
by breaking or cutting the rubber mounts and gently pulling the rear fan assembly out of the chassis.
Note: The new rear fan assembly will have four new rubber mounts attached.
Figure 32. Removing the rear fan assembly
6. Install the new rear fan assembly by aligning the new rubber mounts with the corresponding holes in the
chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes.
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