Dell Optiplex SX280 Lower Fan Replacement
Dell Optiplex SX280 Lower Fan Replacement
Dell Optiplex SX280 Lower Fan Replacement The fan below the Heat Sink and nearest the hard drive.
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Dell Optiplex SX280 Lower Fan Replacement
INTRODUCTION Remove the Lower Fan from the computer tower.
TOOLS: iFixit Opening Tools (1)
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Dell Optiplex SX280 Lower Fan Replacement
Step 1 — Panel Cover
Make sure the computer is turned off, by selecting the start menu and choosing “Shut Down”.
Ensure all cables, speakers and other devices are unplugged and turned off before opening the computer case.
Step 2
Lay the computer on its side; you will see a blue knob.
Turn this knob 90 deg clockwise.
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Dell Optiplex SX280 Lower Fan Replacement
Step 3
Slide the panel case forward about 1/2 inch while knob is turned.
Lift panel case off computer.
Step 4 — Lower Fan
Remove the large blue cover from the computer. There are no screws or tabs holding it in place.
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Dell Optiplex SX280 Lower Fan Replacement
Step 5
Remove the power supply that connects the lower fan to the motherboard, distinguished by it's black, red, green and yellow wires.
Make sure to press on the release tab while removing the power supply.
Step 6
Remove the rubber grommets from the base of the fan. A spudger may be useful.
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Dell Optiplex SX280 Lower Fan Replacement
Step 7
Press on the blue release tab and remove the fan.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-06-24 02:13:49 PM.
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Dell Optiplex SX280 Lower Fan Replacement The fan below the Heat Sink and nearest the hard drive.
Written By: Tom
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Page 1 of 6
Dell Optiplex SX280 Lower Fan Replacement
INTRODUCTION Remove the Lower Fan from the computer tower.
TOOLS: iFixit Opening Tools (1)
© iFixit — CC BY-NC-SA
www.iFixit.com
Page 2 of 6
Dell Optiplex SX280 Lower Fan Replacement
Step 1 — Panel Cover
Make sure the computer is turned off, by selecting the start menu and choosing “Shut Down”.
Ensure all cables, speakers and other devices are unplugged and turned off before opening the computer case.
Step 2
Lay the computer on its side; you will see a blue knob.
Turn this knob 90 deg clockwise.
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Dell Optiplex SX280 Lower Fan Replacement
Step 3
Slide the panel case forward about 1/2 inch while knob is turned.
Lift panel case off computer.
Step 4 — Lower Fan
Remove the large blue cover from the computer. There are no screws or tabs holding it in place.
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Dell Optiplex SX280 Lower Fan Replacement
Step 5
Remove the power supply that connects the lower fan to the motherboard, distinguished by it's black, red, green and yellow wires.
Make sure to press on the release tab while removing the power supply.
Step 6
Remove the rubber grommets from the base of the fan. A spudger may be useful.
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Dell Optiplex SX280 Lower Fan Replacement
Step 7
Press on the blue release tab and remove the fan.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-06-24 02:13:49 PM.
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