Flow chart

Overview

Concerned parts

Necessary tools

• 1 x Phillips Screwdriver #2.
• Small fine nose pliers.

How to remove the Rear I/O or VPU card heatsink fan

1. After you remove the card from the chassis, unplug the heatsink fan power wire from the PCB connector.
2. Locate the two pins that are located on opposite corners of the Heatsink and secure the fan on to the board.
3. Turn the board over and with small fine nose pliers while bringing together the two sides of the pin push it through the hole.
4. After both pins are pushed through the holes, you can remove the heatsink from the card.

How to install the Rear I/O or VPU card heatsink fan

1. Remove the heatsink with the fan from the package.
2. Remove the plastic cover from the bottom of the fan to expose the adhesive material.
3. Align the holes in the board with the pins of the Heatsink.
4. Press firmly the heatsink to the devices below.
5. Plug the heatsink fan power wire to the PCB connector.