Dell OptiPlex GL Service Manual - Page 59

Microprocessor Fan, Microprocessor Fan Removal

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Microprocessor Fan latching tab (4) fan lock microprocessor fan connector power cable Figure 4-14. Microprocessor Fan Removal To remove the system power supply, follow these steps: 1. Rotate the power supply to the right to access the microprocessor fan connector. See "System Power Supply," found earlier in this chapter. 2. Sqeeze the latch and pull out the fan power cable from the microprocessor fan connector located on the system board under the power supply. 3. Gently pull the plastic lock, and push down on the fan to disengage the four latching tabs holding the fan to the back of the chassis. 4. Remove the fan. Pull the fan forward and out of the system unit. Removing and Replacing Parts 4-15

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Removing and Replacing Parts
4-15
M
icroprocessor Fan
Figure 4-14.
Microprocessor Fan Removal
To remove the system power supply, follow these steps:
1.
Rotate the power supply to the right to access the microprocessor fan
connector.
See “
System Power Supply,”
found earlier in this chapter
.
2.
Sqeeze the latch and pull out the fan power cable from the micro-
processor fan connector located on the system board under the power
supply.
3.
Gently pull the plastic lock, and push down on the fan to disengage the
four latching tabs holding the fan to the back of the chassis.
4.
Remove the fan.
Pull the fan forward and out of the system unit.
power cable
microprocessor
fan connector
latching tab (4)
fan
lock