Front Fan Assembly
The front fan assembly is attached to the front of the chassis.
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for Disassembly on page 90
).
2.
Remove the access panel (
Computer Access Panel on page 99
).
3.
Remove the front bezel (
Front Bezel on page 100
).
4.
Remove the baffle (
Baffle on page 131
).
5.
Disconnect the fan cable from the red/brown system board connector labeled CHFAN1.
6.
Press the two tabs (one of left, one on bottom) that secure the fan assembly to the front of the
chassis.
Figure 7-54
Removing the front fan
7.
Pull the assembly toward the rear of the unit, and then lift it out of the chassis.
To install the front fan, reverse the removal procedure. Be sure to orient the air flow into the unit.
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