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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 running |
+ | Watch out that the **plugs are correctly placed on the baseboard**. As a short circuit or misalignment of the pins will damage the baseboard.\\ | ||
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, | ||
+ | - Push 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. |