Owners Manual

4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
System fan
Removing the system fan
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the:
a) Top cover
b) Air duct (if required)
3. To remove the system fan:
a) Disconnect the system fan cable from the system board.
b) Lift the blue release pins on the system fan.
c) Lift the fan away from the fan cage.
Installing the system fan
1. To replace the system fan:
a) Align blue release pins of the fan and the slot of the fan cage.
b) Push down the blue release pins until it sits in the slot.
c) Connect the system fan cable to the system board.
NOTE: Fold and tuck excess fan cable in the gap on the left side of the fan.
46 Removing and installing components