Removing The System Fan; Installing The System Fan - Dell OptiPlex 760 Service Manual

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Removing the System Fan

1. Follow the procedures in Working on Your
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Remove the heat sink assembly (see
4. Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive.
5. Disconnect the system fans power cable from the system board.
1 retention tab 2
6. Pull the retention tab at the base of the fan assembly.
7. Press the retention tab close to the hard drive assembly.
8. Slide the system fan towards the back of the computer to remove the system fan assembly from the computer.

Installing the System Fan

1. To install the system fan follow the removal procedure in the reverse order.
2. Close the computer cover (see
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Removing the Computer Cover).
Removing the Processor).
system fan power cable
Replacing the Computer Cover).