Shroud (Remove or replace)
Removing the Shroud
CPU Cooler Shroud removal is simple and requires, at most, a cross-head (Phillips)
screwdriver.
Tools required: Fingers or Cross-head (Phillips) screwdriver
Time estimate: 2 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Screws: 4 total
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4 Thumbscrews (Phillips/Crosshead).
Fig. 18:
Removing CPU Cooler Shroud thumbscrews (left). Internal view of the CPU Cooler Shroud (right).
2. Next unfasten the Shroud. To do this, unscrew the 4 thumbscrews near the top of your
chassis. They frame the planet themed air-vent (see fig 18 above).
3. Slide the Cooler Shroud horizontally off of the CPU Cooling fan, and set aside.
4. You are now free to perform work on the CPU Cooler fan, or access other components
that may have been obstructed by the shroud.
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