Maintenance and Service Guide

Rear fan
Follow these steps to remove the rear fan:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 14).
2. Remove the access panel (see Access panel on page 20).
3. Remove the interior upper cover (see Interior covers on page 22).
4. Release the two upper retention clips (1) that secure the rear fan to the computer chassis.
5. Slide the rear fan (2) away from the computer.
6. Lift the rear fan (3) as far as the rear fan cable allows.
7. Disconnect the rear fan cable (4) from the system board.
8. Remove the rear fan.
Reverse this procedure to install the rear fan.
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