Fan - HP Compaq Elite 8300 Touch All-in-One Business Maintenance & Service Manual

Fan

The fan is located near the middle of the computer and is secured with three Torx screws. You have to
remove the metal plate to remove the fan..
To remove the fan assembly:
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
2.
Remove the access panel (see
3.
Remove the stand (see
4.
Remove the lower panel (see
5.
Remove the metal plate (see
6. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board connector labeled CHFAN (1).
7. Remove the three Torx screws that secure the fan to the computer (2).
8. Remove the fan from the computer (3).
Figure 7-58
To install the fan assembly, reverse the removal procedures.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the rubber screw grommets installed around the captive screws, when
installing the fan, push down on the fan assembly before you tighten the screws. Make sure the
grommets are positioned correctly before tightening the screws.
Access panel on page
Stand on page
Lower panel on page
Metal plate on page
Removing the fan
Preparing to disassemble the computer on page
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