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Removing the pci fan – Dell Alienware Area-51 ALX (Late 2009) User Manual

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CHAPTER 9: FANS

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1 PCI-fan shroud

2 screws (2)

Removing the PCI Fan

Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page

1.

6.

Remove the left side-panel (see “Removing the Left Side-Panel” on page

2.

15).

Remove the drive-bay shroud (see “Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud” on

3.

page 23).

Disconnect the PCI-fan cable from the PCI_FAN1 connector on the master

4.

I/O board (see “Master I/O Board Connectors” on page 12).

Remove the two screws that secure the PCI-fan shroud to the chassis.

5.

Slide the PCI-fan shroud out of the chassis.

6.