Installing a liquid cooling solution
1.
Disconnect power from the system (
Predisassembly procedures on page 75
),
2.
Remove the side access panel (see
Removing the side access panel on page 78
).
3.
If your system has an airflow guide, remove it (see
Removing the airflow guide on page 110
).
4.
Remove the rear system fan assembly from the chassis (see
Removing the rear system fan assembly
on page 100
).
5.
Install the rear system fan in the LCS radiator fan holder by placing the edge of the fan in the
holder with the power cable routed through the notch in the fan holder (1), and then rotating the
fan into the holder until it snaps into place (2), as shown in the following figure.
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the wiring, make sure the fan cable passes through the slot in
the lower-right corner of the LCS radiator fan holder.
Figure 5-67
Installing the system fan in the LCS radiator fan holder
6.
Remove the CPU heatsink (see
Removing the CPU heatsink on page 154
).
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