Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement

Written By: Padraic Hoselton
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Dell Optiplex GX620 Fan Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

10

Time Required

10 - 30 minutes

Introduction

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    • Power down your PC and remove the power cord from the back.

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    • Press and hold the power button for about 10 seconds, then release.

    • This helps drain any remaining power stored in the capacitors, so that you can safely work on the internal components.

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    • With the computer standing upright, firmly pull on the tab at the back of the computer.

    • When the side panel pops free, gently pull the panel away from the computer.

    • If you have trouble freeing the side panel from the case, you may need to pull the tab a bit harder.

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    • Unplug your hard drives power and data cables.

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    • Unplug the power and data cables.

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    • Unplug the fan.

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    • Remove the two Phillips #2 screws.

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    • Pull the heat sink up.

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    • Pull the two tabs and pull it out.

    • This needs a lot of force to take it off.

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    • To take the fan out you have to pull the two tabs and pull the fan out.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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