Figure 48. Installing a middle cooling fan
Next step
1 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Removing the right external fan
Prerequisites
WARNING
: Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a risk of electric shock. Exercise
utmost care while removing or installing cooling fans.
NOTE: The procedure to remove the left external fan is similar to removing the right rear fan.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Remove the GPU air shrouds.
3 Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
2 Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the fan to the system.
3 Lift the fan away, while guiding the fan cable through the cable vent.
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Installing and removing system components