Chassis Fan - HP Compaq dc5000 MT Reference Manual

7.12 Chassis Fan

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly
2. Remove the computer access panel
3. Remove the system board
4. Remove the chassis fan cable from the wiring harness and from cable clip 1 near the front of
the chassis.
5. Remove the screws or the two-piece plastic push-pins that secure the fan to the chassis 2
then, slide the fan up and out of the chassis 3.
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To install the chassis fan, reverse the removal procedure. If the fan is installed with screws, spin
the fan blades to ensure they are not making contact with the fan housing. If the fan is installed
with plastic push-pins, use the new pins provided in the fan kit.
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CAUTION: Do not overtighten the two mounting screws. Overtightening the screws may deform the fan
housing and result in a "clicking" noise when the fan is running.
Service Reference Guide, dc5000
Removal and Replacement Procedures— Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
(Section 7.1, "Preparation for
(Section 7.3, "Computer Access
(Section 7.11, "System Board").
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