Replacing The System Fan Assembly - Lenovo ThinkCentre 6068 Hardware Installation And Replacement Manual

Replacing the system fan assembly

This section provides instructions on how to replace the system fan assembly.
Figure 32. Removing the system fan assembly
10. Go to Chapter 4, "Completing the parts replacement," on page 35.
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the "Important safety
information" in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer for
the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to
http://www.lenovo.com/support.
1. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the cover" on page 9.
2. To access system board components, see"Accessing system board components
and drives" on page 11.
3. Disconnect the system fan cable from the system board. See "Locating parts
on the system board" on page 7.
4. Remove the hard disk drive. See "Replacing the hard disk drive" on page 23.
5. Remove the two screws securing the system fan assembly.
6. Remove the system fan assembly by pulling the bracket outward and lifting it
up from the system board to remove completely.
7. Install the new system fan assembly and install the two screws that secure the
fan assembly.
8. Connect the system fan cable to the system fan connector on the system
board.
9. Replace the hard disk drive.
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