Apple PCIe Fan User manual

Brand: Apple

Model: PCIe Fan

Type: User manual

Apple PCIe Fan

The Apple PCIe Fan is a high-performance fan designed to cool the internal components of your Mac Pro computer. It features a variable speed motor that automatically adjusts to the cooling needs of your system, ensuring optimal performance and energy efficiency. The fan is also designed to be quiet, so you can focus on your work without distraction.

Here are some of the benefits of using an Apple PCIe Fan:

Improved cooling performance for your Mac Pro computer
Variable speed motor that automatically adjusts to the cooling needs of your system
Quiet operation for a distraction-free work environment

Apple PCIe Fan

Here are some of the benefits of using an Apple PCIe Fan:

Improved cooling performance for your Mac Pro computer
Variable speed motor that automatically adjusts to the cooling needs of your system
Quiet operation for a distraction-free work environment

073-1252 Rev. A 1

 Mac Pro

First Steps

Shut down computer.1

Wait 10 minutes.

Warning: Parts inside

computer can be very

hot. Allow computer

to cool down before

continuing.

Unplug all external 3

cables except power

cord.

Touch metal PCI cover 4

on back of computer.

Unplug power cord.5

Opening the

Computer

Hold side access 1

panel and lift latch on

back of computer.

Warning: Edges of

access panel and

enclosure can be

sharp. Be careful

when handling.

Remove access panel 2

and place it on at

surface covered by

soft, clean cloth.

PCIe Fan

Replacement Instructions

Note: Follow these instructions carefully. Failure to do so could damage your equipment and

void its warranty.

073-1252 Rev. A 2

Required Tool

Phillips #2 screwdriver

Removing the

Installed PCIe Fan

Before you can remove

the PCIe fan, you must

remove the hard drive in

the far-left drive bay.

Make sure latch on 1

back panel is up, so

that drive is unlocked.

Pull hard drive out of 2

drive bay.

Locate PCIe fan.3

073-1252 Rev. A 3

4 Remove 2 screws.

Slide fan up and out 5

of computer.

Installing the

Replacement Fan

Slide fan into

enclosure so that fan

tabs engage with

slots on metal cage.

Press down until fan 2

clicks into place in

connector.

Replace

3 2 screws.

Replace hard drive in 4

far-left drive bay.

073-1252 Rev. A 4

Closing the

Computer

Replace access panel.

Note: Make sure

latch is up before you

replace panel. If latch

is down, panel will

not seat correctly.

Push latch down 2

to close and secure

access panel.

Warning: Never turn

on computer unless

all its internal and

external parts are in

place and it is closed.

Operating computer

when open or missing

parts can cause

damage or injury.

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Apple PCIe Fan User manual

Brand: Apple

Model: PCIe Fan

Type: User manual

Apple PCIe Fan

Here are some of the benefits of using an Apple PCIe Fan:

Improved cooling performance for your Mac Pro computer
Variable speed motor that automatically adjusts to the cooling needs of your system
Quiet operation for a distraction-free work environment

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