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| - | ===== Replace | + | ===== SGI O2 PSU Fan ===== |
| ==== Why ==== | ==== Why ==== | ||
| - | Simple - the old Panaflow unit was loud and vibrates due to worn out bearings. | + | Simple - the old Panaflow unit was loud and vibrates due to worn out bearings. But don't hope for a silent O2, its still pretty loud. |
| ==== How ==== | ==== How ==== | ||
| - | * Pull power cord | + | * Pull power cord (this is the first thing you have to do, if you take something apart!!) |
| - | * Pull PSU | + | * Pull PSU |
| + | * remove the three marked screws | ||
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| + | * Lift the base off using your thumb. It requires a bit of force; then flip it open. | ||
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| + | * remove the fan screw | ||
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| + | * What looks like a rivet isn't one, so don't just snap it off or pull it out. Using a slender object—one that isn't too sharp—you can push the inner section inward, allowing the entire piece to be pulled out without damaging it. | ||
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| + | * Unplug the old fan and pull the wires out of the plug. | ||
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| + | * cut the wire of the new fan to the right length and press the wires in the old plug. You need some force, doubble check the polaritiy! | ||
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| + | * Attach the air guide pieces to the new fan. | ||
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| + | * Put the fan back in position | ||
| + | * closeup how the air guide pieces are correctly installed | ||
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