Hardware Reference Guide OMEN X

Removing the hard drive fan
The hard drive fan is secured to the rear of the case under the system board tray. You must remove the tray
before you can remove or install the hard drive 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. Remove the system board tray (Installing a system board on page 28).
4. To remove the rear bezel:
a. From the inside of the case, remove the two screws (1) that secure the bezel to the case.
b. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the eject button to the case, and then remove the eject
button (3).
c. From the outside of the case, pry the bezel o the case (4).
5. To remove the hard drive fan:
a. From the outside of the case, remove the four screws (1) that secure the fan to the case.
b. Lift the fan out of the case (2).
To replace the hard drive fan, reverse the removal procedures.
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