Cleaning the Fan Blades
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This guide will disassemble the fan to clean the fan blades.
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Use the Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the four 6 mm screws by unscrewing counterclockwise.
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Remove the Phillips 6 mm screw that holds the circuit board to the outer shell of the fan.
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Remove the top cover containing the circuit board and the wires by pulling it away from the outer shell of the fan.
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Remove the screws from the four corners of the circuit board.
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Remove the circuit board from the top cover.
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Follow steps 1-4 to remove the front, back, and top covers of the fan to reach the fan blades.
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Use a cloth to clean off dust clogged in between the fan blades.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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