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Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement

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  1. Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement, How to unplug and discharge before repair: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement, How to unplug and discharge before repair: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Power down your PC and remove the power cord from the back.

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  2. Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Press and hold the power button for about 10 seconds, then release.

    • This helps drain any remaining power stored in the capacitors, so that you can safely work on the internal components.

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  3. Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement, Dell Optiplex GX620 Side Panel Disassembly: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • With the computer standing upright, firmly pull on the tab at the back of the computer.

    • When the side panel pops free, gently pull the panel away from the computer.

    • If you have trouble freeing the side panel from the case, you may need to pull the tab a bit harder.

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  4. Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement, Unplug your Hard drive.: step 4, image 1 of 3 Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement, Unplug your Hard drive.: step 4, image 2 of 3 Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement, Unplug your Hard drive.: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Unplug your hard drives power and data cables.

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  6. Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement, Unplug floppy drive.: step 5, image 1 of 3 Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement, Unplug floppy drive.: step 5, image 2 of 3 Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement, Unplug floppy drive.: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Unplug the power and data cables.

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  7. Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement, Unplug the fan.: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement, Unplug the fan.: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Unplug the fan.

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  8. Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two Phillips #2 screws.

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  9. Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement, Remove the heat sink.: step 8, image 1 of 3 Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement, Remove the heat sink.: step 8, image 2 of 3 Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement, Remove the heat sink.: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the heat sink up.

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  10. Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the two tabs and pull it out.

    • This needs a lot of force to take it off.

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  11. Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement, Take the fan out of its enclosure.: step 10, image 1 of 3 Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement, Take the fan out of its enclosure.: step 10, image 2 of 3 Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement, Take the fan out of its enclosure.: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • To take the fan out you have to pull the two tabs and pull the fan out.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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