Removal and Replacement Procedures - Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
7.14 Chassis Fan
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 7.1).
2. Remove the computer access panel (Section 7.5).
3. Remove the system board (Section 7.13).
4. Remove the chassis fan cable from the wiring harness and from cable clip 1 near the front of
the chassis.
5. Remove the two screws that secure the fan to the chassis 2 then, slide the fan up and out of
the chassis 3.
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To install the chassis fan, reverse the removal procedure. After installing the screws, spin the fan
blades to ensure they are not making contact with the fan housing.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten the two mounting screws. Overtightening the screws may deform the fan
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housing and result in a "clicking" noise when the fan is running.
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