Replacing The System Fan - Lenovo 30A0 Hardware Maintenance Manual

11. Reconnect the front USB and front audio cables to the system board. See "Locating parts on the
system board" on page 82.
12. Reinstall the front bezel. See "Removing and reinstalling the front bezel" on page 151.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 216.

Replacing the system fan

Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding "Important safety information"
on page 1.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the system fan.
To replace the system fan, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 150.
3. Remove the front bezel. See "Removing and reinstalling the front bezel" on page 151.
4. Press the release tab
Figure 180. Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward
5. Disconnect the system fan cable from the system fan connector on the system board. See "Locating
parts on the system board" on page 82.
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1 as shown and pivot the drive bay assembly upward.