Replacing the CPU heatsink fan

To remove the CPU heatsink fan from the C2100, complete the following steps, using the figure for reference.

Step	Action
1	Open the appliance, as described in Opening the appliance.
2	Pull the fan power plug out of the CPU1 FAN connector on the motherboard.
3	With your thumb and forefinger, gently pinch the two locking tabs on the side of the fan and lift the fan off the heatsink. WARNING Do not touch the heatsink; it might be hot enough to burn you.

Step

Action

Open the appliance, as described in Opening the appliance.

Pull the fan power plug out of the CPU1 FAN connector on the motherboard.

With your thumb and forefinger, gently pinch the two locking tabs on the side of the fan and lift the fan off the heatsink.

WARNING
Do not touch the heatsink; it might be hot enough to burn you.

To install the CPU heatsink fan in the C2100, complete the following steps.

Step	Action
1	Center the fan over the heatsink until the four locking tabs are aligned at the corners and push straight down until all four tabs click into place.
2	Push the fan power plug back into the connector designated CPU1 FAN on the motherboard. Caution Failure to attach the fan power plug into the CPU1 FAN connector can cause erroneous system warnings to be issued.
3	Close the appliance, as described in Closing the appliance.

Step

Action

Center the fan over the heatsink until the four locking tabs are aligned at the corners and push straight down until all four tabs click into place.

Push the fan power plug back into the connector designated CPU1 FAN on the motherboard.

Caution
Failure to attach the fan power plug into the CPU1 FAN connector can cause erroneous system warnings to be issued.

Close the appliance, as described in Closing the appliance.