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Framework Desktop Fan Removal

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  1. Framework Desktop Fan Removal, Lay down the Desktop: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Framework Desktop Fan Removal, Lay down the Desktop: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Lay down the Desktop on its side so the fan is facing upward.

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  2. Framework Desktop Fan Removal, Disconnect the fan: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Framework Desktop Fan Removal, Disconnect the fan: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Use your fingers to lift the APU fan cable connector off its four‑pronged socket on the Mainboard.

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    • If you aren't using an RGB fan, then skip this step.

    • Use your fingers to lift the fan RGB cable connector off its three‑pronged socket on the Mainboard.

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  5. Framework Desktop Fan Removal, Remove the CPU fan screws: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Framework Desktop Fan Removal, Remove the CPU fan screws: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to remove the four 27.3 mm‑long Phillips screws securing the CPU fan and fan duct.

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  6. Framework Desktop Fan Removal, Remove the fan duct: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Framework Desktop Fan Removal, Remove the fan duct: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the fan duct off the fan and remove it.

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  7. Framework Desktop Fan Removal, Remove the fan: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Desktop Fan Removal, Remove the fan: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Framework Desktop Fan Removal, Remove the fan: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the fan out of the chassis, making sure the cables thread through the side of the heatsink.

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

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