Front fan assembly

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Read this first: Important safety information.

Note: The front fan assembly is only available on some models.

To remove or install the front fan assembly, do the following:

Prepare your computer. See Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover.
Remove the front bezel. See Front bezel.
Locate the front fan assembly. See Computer components.
To remove the front fan assembly, do the following:
1. Disconnect the front fan assembly cable from the power fan connector on the system board. See Parts on the system board.
2. The front fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts. Stretch the tips of the rubber mounts and gently pull the front fan assembly out of the chassis.
  Figure 1. Removing the front fan assembly
To install the front fan assembly, do the following:
1. Align the rubber mounts of the front fan assembly with the corresponding holes in the chassis. Push the rubber mounts through the holes.
2. Rotate and pull the tips of the rubber mounts until the front fan assembly is secured.
  Figure 2. Installing the front fan assembly
3. Connect the front fan assembly cable to the front fan connector on the system board. See Parts on the system board.

What to do next:

To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
To complete the installation or replacement, go to Completing the parts replacement.