Fan assembly
The fan assembly is located partially under the VESA mounting bracket and is secured with four Torx screws.
To remove the fan assembly:
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
2.
Remove the rear port cover (see
3.
Remove the stand (see
4.
Remove the access panel (see
5.
Remove the system board shield (see
6.
Remove the VESA mounting bracket (see
7.
Disconnect the fan cable from the system board (1).
8.
Remove the three Torx screws that secure the fan to the computer (2).
9.
Remove the fan from the computer (3).
To install the fan assembly, reverse the removal procedures.
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Chapter 4 Removal and Replacement Procedures
Preparing to disassemble the computer on page
Rear port cover on page
Attaching and removing a stand on page
Access panel on page
System board (EMI) shield on page
VESA mounting bracket on page
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