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OptiPlex Tower Plus 7020 Owner's Manual

Installing the system fan

CAUTION:The information in this installation section is intended for authorized service technicians only.

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the system fan and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Figure 1. Installing the system fan
Image of installing the system fan

Steps

  1. Ensure that the rubber gromments are installed in the computer chassis.
    NOTE:Align and insert the rubber grommets through the holes on the chassis to install the rubber gromments in the computer chassis.
  2. Align the holes on the system fan to the rubber grommets on the chassis.
  3. Insert the rubber grommets through the holes on the system fan.
  4. Pull the rubber grommets and push the system fan towards the chassis until it fits in place.
  5. Connect the system-fan cable to the connector (FAN SYS) on the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the side cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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