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A fan that has damaged blades schould be **replaced immediately**, | A fan that has damaged blades schould be **replaced immediately**, | ||
When changing a fan on a working system be very carefull not to touch the blades or get any cables into the fans. Also watch out that the system is not overheating during the changing process.\\ | When changing a fan on a working system be very carefull not to touch the blades or get any cables into the fans. Also watch out that the system is not overheating during the changing process.\\ | ||
+ | Watch out that the **plugs are correctly placed on the baseboard**. As a short circuit or misalignment of the pins will damage the baseboard.\\ | ||
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Open the case according to the [[documentation: | Open the case according to the [[documentation: | ||
First disconnect the fan from its power source and make sure the cable is not stuck anywhere. | First disconnect the fan from its power source and make sure the cable is not stuck anywhere. | ||
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===== Antares ===== | ===== Antares ===== | ||
- | To remove the fan simply drag it out of the mounting plate diagonally. | + | - to remove the fan simply drag it out of the mounting plate diagonally. |
+ | - unscrew the anti-vibration-rubber from the broken fan with a PH2 screwdriver, | ||
+ | - stick the fan back into the mounting plate | ||
+ | - arrange the cable under the fans and connect it | ||
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===== Arneb ===== | ===== Arneb ===== | ||
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+ | - unscrew the two screws that hold the fan to the chassis with a PH2 screwdriver | ||
+ | - replace the fan with a new one considering the airflow direction | ||
+ | - tighten the two screws | ||
+ | - plug the cable onto the baseboard |