Hardware Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- Product features
- Hardware upgrades
- Warnings and cautions
- Preparing for disassembly
- Accessing the tool kit
- Replacing or installing drives
- Removing and replacing the access panel
- Installing system memory
- Installing graphics cards
- Removing the PCI fan
- Installing a system board
- Removing the hard drive fan
- Installing a power supply
- Installing a radiator bracket for liquid cooling
- Cleaning filters
- Electrostatic discharge
- Computer operating guidelines and routine care
- Accessibility
- Index
Removing the PCI fan
The PCI fan is secured to the front of the case and provides additional cooling for the graphics cards. You must
remove the entire front bezel before you can remove or install the PCI fan.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparing for disassembly on page 8).
2. Remove the access panel (Removing and replacing the access panel on page 18).
3. To remove the front bezel:
a. From the outside of the case, pry the bezel o the case (1) far enough to access the cables
underneath. Note that there are two cables that connect to the front bezel.
b. Disconnect the cables from the case (2).
4. Remove the fan lter by sliding the lter out from under the fan.
5. To remove the PCI fan:
a. From the inside of the case, disconnect the fan cable from the system board (1).
b. From the outside of the case, remove the four screws (2) that secure the fan to the case.
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