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3.3 Replacing the Cooling Fan
There are two easily maintained system cooling fans in the chassis. The
fans provide the system with ample cooling by blowing air toward the
rear.
To replace the fan, proceed as follows:
3.3.1
Replacing the fan
1.
Remove the top cover.
2.
Remove the 3.5" HDD cage so that the power connectors can be
unplugged from the fans.
3.
Loosen the two screws on the fan bracket and gently pull it out.
4.
Loosen four screws on the fan in the bracket. Remove the broken
fan and replace it with a working one.
5.
Fix the working fan onto the bracket with the four screws. (see Fig-
ure 3.5)
6.
Replace the entire fan unit into the chassis by tightening the two
screws and reconnect the fan power connectors.
7.
Return the 3.5" HDD cage and tighten the four screws.
8.
Replace the top cover and fasten it.
Figure 3.5: Replacing the cooling fan
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