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PCIe Fan Replacement guide

What you need

  1. PCIe Fan Replacement guide, Side Panel Removal: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Begin by pulling up on the lever located at the back of the computer to remove the side panel.

  2. PCIe Fan Replacement guide, Hard drive removal: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Gently pull outward on each of the four hard drive trays to remove them.

  3. PCIe Fan Replacement guide, Fan Removal: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two 10mm PH #1 screws holding in the PCIe fan.

    • They are very tightened, if you do it wrong the screw might get stripped.

  4. PCIe Fan Replacement guide, Fan Removal: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Gently pull the fan straight outward to remove it.

Conclusion

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

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