Dell OptiPlex GX260 Main Fan Replacement

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What you need

Step 1 Case

Dell OptiPlex GX260 Main Fan Replacement, Case: step 1, image 1 of 2

Dell OptiPlex GX260 Main Fan Replacement, Case: step 1, image 2 of 2

Lay the Dell Optiplex GX260 down on a clean flat surface with the rear towards you.
Push the oval shaped buttons located on the top and bottom of the PC simultaneously and lift the case straight up.
Note: Some force may be required to push in the oval buttons open the PC case.

Step 2 Main Fan

Dell OptiPlex GX260 Main Fan Replacement, Main Fan: step 2, image 1 of 2

Dell OptiPlex GX260 Main Fan Replacement, Main Fan: step 2, image 2 of 2

Disconnect the fan cable from the motherboard.

Step 3

Dell OptiPlex GX260 Main Fan Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

On the rear of the desktop, push the two circled black buttons straight in with a small pointed object while pulling up on the fan.
Once the fan is released, lift it straight up and out of the case.