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5. Remove the hard disk drive for easier access to the front fan assembly. See "Replacing the hard
disk drive" on page 128.
6. Remove the heat sink fan duct. See "Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly" on page 116.
7. Note the cable routing and disconnect the front fan assembly cable from the system fan connector on
the system board. See "Locating parts on the system board" on page 104.
8. The front fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts. Remove the front fan assembly
by cutting the rubber mounts and lifting the front fan assembly out of the chassis.
Note: The new front fan assembly will have four new rubber mounts attached.
Figure 73. Removing the front fan assembly
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