About this task
The following images indicate the location of the front system-fan assembly and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Disconnect the fan cables from the connectors on the system board.
2. Loosen the captive screws that secure the front system-fan assembly to the system-board tray.
3. Disconnect the speaker cable from the speaker dongle-cable and move the speaker cable away from the fan assembly.
4. Remove the three (6-32) screws that secure the front system-fan assembly to the chassis.
5. Move the fan assembly at an angle from the chassis.
6. Lift and remove the fan assembly from the computer.
Removing front system-fans
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your
computer.
2. Remove the
left-side
cover.
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Removing and installing components