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Replacing a Cooling Fan
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system
cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your System
Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working
inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
1
Lower the fan into the retention base until the fan snaps into position. See Figure 2.
2 Replace the cover.
a Align the cover with the cover alignment hooks on the sides of the chassis, and
slide the cover forward. See Figure 1.
b Tighten the three thumbscrews that secure the cover to the chassis.
c Replace the bezel, if applicable.
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