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Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual

  System Fan

System Fan

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Removing the System Fan

1. Follow the procedures in Working on Your Computer.
   
   
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
   
   
3. Remove the heat sink assembly and processor (see Removing the Processor).
   
   
4. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).
   
   
5. Disconnect the diagnostics lights cable from the fan assembly.
   
   
6. Press the tab that secures the fan to computer chassis and push the fan away from the computer chassis.
   
   
7. Lift the system fan up and away from the computer.
   
   

1	diagnostic lights cable	2	retention tab
3	system fan power cable

Installing the System Fan

To replace the fan, follow the removal procedures in the reverse order.

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