Replacing the front fan assembly
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety
information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To
obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at
http://www.lenovo.com/support.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the front fan assembly.
1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 12.
2. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and replacing the front bezel” on page
14.
3. Disconnect the front fan assembly cable from the power fan connector on the
system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 9.
4. The front fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts.
Remove the front fan assembly by gently pulling it out of the chassis.
5. Install the new front fan assembly by aligning the rubber mounts of the front
fan assembly with the holes on the chassis and push the rubber mounts
through the holes.
Figure 36. Removing the front fan assembly
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