Fan assembly
The fan assembly is located partially under the VESA mounting bracket and is secured with four Torx screws.
To remove the fan assembly:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 31).
2. Remove the rear port cover (see Rear port cover on page 31).
3. Remove the stand (see Attaching and removing a stand on page 32).
4. Remove the access panel (see Access panel on page 37).
5. Remove the system board shield (see System board (EMI) shield on page 48).
6. Remove the VESA mounting bracket (see VESA mounting bracket on page 75).
7. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board (1).
8. Remove the four Torx screws that secure the fan assembly to the computer (2).
9. Remove the fan assembly from the computer.
To install the fan assembly, reverse the removal procedures.
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