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Cleaning the Fan Blades

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This guide will disassemble the fan to clean the fan blades.

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  1. Cleaning the Fan Blades, PCB (Printed Circuit Board): crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Use the Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the four 6 mm screws by unscrewing counterclockwise.

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    • Pull the front and back cover apart.

    • Be careful not to pull the front cover off completely. It holds the wires.

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    • Remove the Phillips 6 mm screw that holds the circuit board to the outer shell of the fan.

    • Shock warning: Make sure the fan is unplugged before removing the circuit board.

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    • Remove the top cover containing the circuit board and the wires by pulling it away from the outer shell of the fan.

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    • Remove the screws from the four corners of the circuit board.

    • Remove the circuit board from the top cover.

    • Do not touch the other side of the circuit board to avoid damaging the circuit elements.

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    • Follow steps 1-4 to remove the front, back, and top covers of the fan to reach the fan blades.

    • Use a cloth to clean off dust clogged in between the fan blades.

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

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