NOTE:
The procedure to remove the left external fan is similar to removing the right rear fan.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2
Remove the GPU air shrouds.
3
Remove the air shroud.
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Steps
1
Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
2
Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the fan to the system.
3
Lift the fan away, while guiding the fan cable through the cable vent.
Figure 42. Removing the right external fan
Next step
Install the right external fan.
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Removing the optional GPU air shrouds
Removing the air shroud
Installing the right external fan
Installing the right external fan
Prerequisite
NOTE:
The procedure to install the left external fan is similar to installing the right rear fan.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
Steps
1
Guiding the fan cable through the cable vent, install the external fan over the PCIe slots.
2
Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the fan in place.
3
Connect the fan cable to the connected on the system board.
Installing and removing system components
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