Removing The System Fan; Installing The System Fan; Removing The Heat Sink Assembly - Dell OptiPlex 7040-Small Form Factor Owner's Manual

Removing the system fan

Steps
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the:
a. cover
b. front bezel
c. hard drive assembly
d. optical drive
3. To remove the system fan:
a. Disconnect the system fan cable from the system board [1].
b. Slide the fan grommets toward the slot on the back wall [2].
c. Lift the fan away from the computer. [3]

Installing the system fan

Steps
1. Place the system fan in the computer.
2. Pass the grommets through the chassis and slide outward along the groove to secure it in place.
3. Connect the system fan cable to the system board.
4. Install the:
a. optical drive
b. hard drive assembly
c. front bezel
d. cover
5. Follow the procedure in

Removing the heat sink assembly

Steps
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the:
a. cover
b. front bezel
c. fan duct
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