Power Mac G5 Top Left Cooling Fan Unit Replacement

Step 1 Power Mac G5 Top Left Cooling Fan Unit Replacement

• To avoid electrocution, shut down the computer. Do not open the computer or attempt to install any items inside it while the computer is on.
• To avoid being shocked, wait at least 10 minutes to allow the computer's internal components to cool.
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Step 2

• Remove all the cables, including the power cables before opening the unit.
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Step 3
• Lift the tab to unlock the side panel.
• The panel should fall out. If the panel does not fall out by itself pull a little from the edges.
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Step 4
• Remove the air deflector (the clear plastic cover) by pulling on the handle.
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Step 5
• Locate the top left cooling fan unit.
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Step 6
• Pull the fan straight out from its slot. You will need to remove two cables from the motherboard.
• It may be easier to reach the cables if you remove the PCI guide (next to the fan unit) first.
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Step 7
• After pulling out the fan unit, the area should look like this.
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