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Power Mac G5 Top Left Cooling Fan Unit Replacement

Introduction

These steps will show you how to install the top left cooling fan unit.

  1. Power Mac G5 Top Left Cooling Fan Unit Replacement, Side Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • To avoid electrocution, shut down the computer. Do not open the computer or attempt to install any items inside it while the computer is on.

    • To avoid being burned, wait at least 10 minutes to allow the computer's internal components to cool.

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  2. Power Mac G5 Top Left Cooling Fan Unit Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove all the cables, including the power cables before opening the unit.

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  3. Power Mac G5 Top Left Cooling Fan Unit Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Power Mac G5 Top Left Cooling Fan Unit Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the tab to unlock the side panel.

    • The panel should fall out. If the panel does not fall out by itself pull a little from the edges.

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  5. Power Mac G5 Top Left Cooling Fan Unit Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Power Mac G5 Top Left Cooling Fan Unit Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Power Mac G5 Top Left Cooling Fan Unit Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the air deflector (the clear plastic cover) by pulling on the handle.

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  6. Power Mac G5 Top Left Cooling Fan Unit Replacement, Top Left Cooling Fan Unit: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the top left cooling fan unit.

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  7. Power Mac G5 Top Left Cooling Fan Unit Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the fan straight out from its slot. You will need to remove two cables from the motherboard.

    • It may be easier to reach the cables if you remove the PCI guide (next to the fan unit) first.

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  8. Power Mac G5 Top Left Cooling Fan Unit Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • After pulling out the fan unit, the area should look like this.

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Conclusion

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

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Actually you do need to remove the plastic air deflector, as the fan in question is behind it.

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