Lenovo ThinkCentre A61e - Manual (Page 31)

9. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 27.
Replacing the system 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 system fan assembly.
Note: When you receive your new system fan assembly, you will receive new
rubber mounts.
1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 11.
2. Locate the system fan connector. See “Identifying parts on the system board”
on page 9.
3. Disconnect the system fan assembly cable from the system board. See
“Identifying parts on the system board” on page 9.
4. You might have to remove the hard disk drive to gain access to the system
fan. See “Replacing a hard disk drive” on page 16.
5. Remove the two rubber mounts from the system fan assembly that connect to
the chassis by breaking them or cutting them with a pair of scissors. Once this
has been done, remove the rubber mounts from the rear of the chassis.
6. Pull the system fan assembly outward from the chassis. Then lift the system
fan assembly out of the chassis.
Figure 18. Removing the system fan assembly
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