Front fan/PCIe and card guide assembly
Follow these steps to remove the front fan/PCIe and card guide assembly:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 15).
2. Remove the access panel (see Access panel on page 17).
3. Disconnect the graphics power cables from the placeholder sockets (1) on the front fan/PCIe and card
guide assembly (if present).
4. Disconnect the front fan/PCIe and card guide assembly cable (2) from the system board.
5. Release the two retention clips (3) that secure the front fan/PCIe and card guide assembly to the
computer.
6. Tilt the front fan/PCIe and card guide assembly (4) away from the computer.
7. Lift the front fan/PCIe and card guide assembly (5) as far as the front fan/PCIe and card guide assembly
cable allows.
8. Remove the front fan/PCIe and card guide assembly.
Reverse this procedure to install the front fan/PCIe and card guide assembly.
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