Top Shield Plate Removal

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Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the fan: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the fan: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

Remove the fan

Use your fingers to grab the fan by its vents, and lift it straight up to remove it.
During reassembly:
This is a good point to clean the fan. Use a clean cloth and some compressed air to remove any dust or dirt.
Insert the fan so its cables are near their connector.

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