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Cleaning the Fan Blades

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  1. Cleaning the Fan Blades, PCB (Printed Circuit Board): step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Use the Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the four 6 mm screws by unscrewing counterclockwise.

  2. Cleaning the Fan Blades: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the front and back cover apart.

    • Be careful not to pull the front cover off completely. It holds the wires.

  3. Cleaning the Fan Blades: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the Phillips 6 mm screw that holds the circuit board to the outer shell of the fan.

    • Shock warning: Make sure the fan is unplugged before removing the circuit board.

  4. Cleaning the Fan Blades: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the top cover containing the circuit board and the wires by pulling it away from the outer shell of the fan.

  5. Cleaning the Fan Blades: step 5, image 1 of 2 Cleaning the Fan Blades: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the screws from the four corners of the circuit board.

    • Remove the circuit board from the top cover.

    • Do not touch the other side of the circuit board to avoid damaging the circuit elements.

  6. Cleaning the Fan Blades, Fan Blades: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Follow steps 1-4 to remove the front, back, and top covers of the fan to reach the fan blades.

    • Use a cloth to clean off dust clogged in between the fan blades.

Vivian Fong

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