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Removing the expansion slot fan, connectors

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Removing the expansion slot fan Attention: v Replace a failed fan within 48 hours. v To ensure proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the computer for more than 30 minutes with the side cover off. Expansion slot fan Fan grommets Figure 35. Removing the expansion slot fan To remove the expansion slot fan, complete the following steps. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 29. 2. Turn off the computer and all attached devices; then, disconnect all external cables and power cords. 3. Remove the side cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page 31). 4. Remove the lower bezel (see "Removing the two-piece bezel" on page 33). 5. Remove any adapters that impede access to the fan and the fan connector on the system board (see "Removing an adapter" on page 36). 6. Note where the expansion slot fan cable is connected to the system board, and disconnect the cable from the system board (see "System board internal connectors" on page 9). 7. Grasp the expansion slot fan and pull firmly, extending the rubber extensions (grommets). Pull the grommets through the holes in the fan or chassis and remove them, or use side cutters to cut the grommets. Note: Grommets are provided with the replacement fan. 8. Pull the expansion slot fan out of the chassis. 9. If you are instructed to return the expansion slot fan, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Chapter 4. Removing and replacing computer components 59

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Removing the expansion slot fan
Attention:
v
Replace a failed fan within 48 hours.
v
To ensure proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the computer for more than
30 minutes with the side cover off.
Fan grommets
Expansion slot fan
To remove the expansion slot fan, complete the following steps.
1.
Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 29.
2.
Turn off the computer and all attached devices; then, disconnect all external
cables and power cords.
3.
Remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 31).
4.
Remove the lower bezel (see “Removing the two-piece bezel” on page 33).
5.
Remove any adapters that impede access to the fan and the fan connector on
the system board (see “Removing an adapter” on page 36).
6.
Note where the expansion slot fan cable is connected to the system board, and
disconnect the cable from the system board (see “System board internal
connectors” on page 9).
7.
Grasp the expansion slot fan and pull firmly, extending the rubber extensions
(grommets). Pull the grommets through the holes in the fan or chassis and
remove them, or use side cutters to cut the grommets.
Note:
Grommets are provided with the replacement fan.
8.
Pull the expansion slot fan out of the chassis.
9.
If you are instructed to return the expansion slot fan, follow all packaging
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
Figure 35. Removing the expansion slot fan
Chapter 4. Removing and replacing computer components
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