Replacing The Rear Fan - Lenovo ideacentre 510A-15ICK Hardware Maintenance Manual

Step 9. To install the new system fan:
a. On the inside of the front panel, push the four rubber mounts on the new system fan through
the corresponding holes in the chassis.
b. On the outside of the front panel, pull the tips of the rubber mounts until the system fan is
secured in place.
c. Connect the fan power cable to the corresponding connector on the motherboard.
d. Pivot the drive bay assembly downward.
Step 10. Reinstall all the removed parts, and then reconnect the cables.

Replacing the rear fan

To replace the rear fan: (Selected medels only)
Step 1. Remove any media from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and
all attached devices.
Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
Step 3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O)
cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. Refer to Locating connectors,
controls and components to locate the various connectors.
Step 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to Removing the computer cover.
Step 5. Disconnect the rear fan power cable from the corresponding connector on the motherboard.
Step 6. Pull the rear fan assembly out of the chassis.
Step 7. To install the new rear fan:
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