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Introduction

This guide will walk you through replacing the fans in the Asus ROG G20CB gaming desktop. When replacing damaged or loud fans, these steps will help you safely remove and replace them without damaging internal components.

Warning:

Before beginning any work on your desktop, power down your PC and unplug all cables to avoid electric shock or component damage.

What you need

Step 1 Fan

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Remove each of the two 4.6 mm Phillips screws on the top and bottom of the tower.

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Step 2

Slide the front panel to the left and lift gently.
There is a cable connecting the panel to the computer. Handle it gently and avoid straining the connected panel.

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Step 3

Disconnect the cable carefully by pulling gently on both sides of the connector.

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Step 4

Remove the five 4.6 mm Phillips screws holding down the fan tray and then pull the fan tray out of the system.
The fans are connected by a thin cable, be gentle when removing tray.

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Step 5

Carefully unplug the two fan cables from the motherboard by pulling straight up from the base of the connector.

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Step 6

Remove the six 4.6 mm Phillips screws connecting the fans to the fan tray.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
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Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.