Replacing The Fan - Blackmagicdesign Cinema Operation Manual

Replacing the Fan

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Replacing the Fan
Replacing the Fan
Blackmagic Cinema Camera and Production Camera 4K each contain a fan, which is necessary for
cooling. If you detect the fan is not working, or is making a strange noise, switch off the camera and
order a replacement fan by contacting Blackmagic Design Support. You should use an anti-static
strap to avoid damaging the camera while opened.
To replace the fan:
Step 1. Switch off the camera and remove any external cables.
Step 2. Place the camera upside down on a bench, with the tripod hole facing up, and the touchsceen
facing towards you. You will see a metal panel labelled "Fan". This panel is attached to a
fan module inside the camera. Remove the four screws from this panel using a number 01
size Phillips head screwdriver. Thread-locking fluid has been applied to the screws which
will require additional force to unscrew them. Keep the screws as you will need them again.
Step 3. Gently lift the fan module up and out of the camera, taking care NOT to pull the wires
that connect to the inside of the camera. Accidentally pulling on these wires could cause
them to become unplugged from an inaccessible location inside the camera, which would
need to be fixed by a Blackmagic Design service center.
Step 4. Locate the white plastic plug a short distance along the wires from the fan. Pull the plug
apart using both hands so that no stress is placed on the wires that continue inside the
camera. You can now discard the old fan module.
Step 5. Connect the white plastic plug to the wires of the replacement fan module. Reinstate
the fan module in its hole with the "Fan" label the right way up. The fan module can
only be installed in one orientation. Reinstate the four screws into the fan plate to finish
replacing the fan.
Step 6. Switch on the camera and you should feel a gentle flow of air coming from the vent holes
in the fan module.