Remove PowerMac G4 M5183 Main Fan

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• Pull on outer latch.
• Lower door until it is level with your work surface.
• Before working on the computer make sure it is not plugged into a power supply, then touch a metal object. This discharges static electricity, which could damage the computer.
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• Remove the screw from each of the two niches on lower part of fan using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.
• The fan housing will still be connected to the computer by a power cable which will be removed in the next step.
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• Remove the power cable from the fan and detach bracing.
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