User Manual

Removing the hard drive fan
To remove and replace the hard drive fan, follow these steps:
1. Remove the back cover as described in “Removing the back cover” on page 31.
2. Detach the fan connector (C in Figure 19) from the system board.
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws located on each side of the
hard drive fan (A in Figure 19).
4. Lift the fan (B) from its housing.
5. To replace the hard drive fan, arrange the notches on the fan brackets under
the hooks of the mounting tabs. Then rotate the fan into place.
6. Replace the two screws.
7. Plug the fan connector (C) back into the system board.
Figure 19. Removing the hard drive fan
Updated August, 2006
Chapter 4. Removing and replacing FRUs 35