Maintenance and Service Guide

Memory fan
Follow these steps to remove the memory fan:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 14), and then remove the
following components:
a. Access panel (see Access panel on page 20)
b. Interior upper cover (see Interior covers on page 22)
c. Internal PCIe bracket (see Internal PCIe bracket on page 25)
2. Release the two retention clips (1) that secure the memory fan to the computer.
3. Tilt the memory fan (2) away from the computer.
4. Lift the memory fan (3) as far as the memory fan cable allows.
5. Disconnect the memory fan cable (4) from the system board.
6. Remove the memory fan.
Reverse this procedure to install the memory fan.
26 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures