Removing The Pci Fan - HP Omen X Hardware Reference Manual

Removing the PCI fan

The PCI fan is secured to the front of the case and provides additional cooling for the graphics cards. You must
remove the entire front bezel before you can remove or install the PCI fan.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly
2. Remove the access panel
3. To remove the front bezel:
a. From the outside of the case, pry the bezel off the case (1) far enough to access the cables
underneath. Note that there are two cables that connect to the front bezel.
b. Disconnect the cables from the case (2).
4. Remove the fan filter by sliding the filter out from under the fan.
5. To remove the PCI fan:
a. From the inside of the case, disconnect the fan cable from the system board (1).
b. From the outside of the case, remove the four screws (2) that secure the fan to the case.
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