Replacing The System Fan - Lenovo ThinkCentre M82 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Replacing the system fan

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "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 217.
3. Locate the system fan in the computer. See "Locating major FRUs and CRUs" on page 89.
4. Remove the heat sink for easier access to the system fan. See "Replacing the heat sink" on page 239.
5. Disconnect the system fan cable from the system board. See "Locating parts on the system board"
on page 92.
6. Remove the four screws that secure the system fan to the system board.
Figure 221. Removing the screws that secure the system fan
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