Framework Desktop Fan Removal - iFixit Repair Guide

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1. Step 1 Lay down the Desktop
  Lay down the Desktop on its side so the fan is facing upward.
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2. Step 2 Disconnect the fan
  Use your fingers to lift the APU fan cable connector off its four‑pronged socket on the Mainboard.
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4. Step 3
  If you aren't using an RGB fan, then skip this step.
  
  Use your fingers to lift the fan RGB cable connector off its three‑pronged socket on the Mainboard.
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5. Step 4 Remove the CPU fan screws
  Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to remove the four 27.3 mm‑long Phillips screws securing the CPU fan and fan duct.
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6. Step 5 Remove the fan duct
  Lift the fan duct off the fan and remove it.
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7. Step 6 Remove the fan
  Lift the fan out of the chassis, making sure the cables thread through the side of the heatsink.
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Conclusion

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

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