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HP Z2 Mini G3 Power On/Off and HDD Activity LED Replacement

  1. HP Z2 Mini G3 Power On/Off and HDD Activity LED Replacement, Access Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the device so the back-side of the device is facing you.

    • Be sure that the power is off and the A/C power cord has been disconnected before starting. Removing hardware while the power is on could damage the device or harm yourself.

    • Components of the device are subject to static damage. Work on a hard, grounded surface to prevent damage to the workstation.

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  2. HP Z2 Mini G3 Power On/Off and HDD Activity LED Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Z2 Mini G3 Power On/Off and HDD Activity LED Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Slide and hold the latch in the direction of the engraved arrow (to the right).

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  3. HP Z2 Mini G3 Power On/Off and HDD Activity LED Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Z2 Mini G3 Power On/Off and HDD Activity LED Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • While holding the latch, lift the access panel upwards and towards yourself and set it aside upside-down.

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  4. HP Z2 Mini G3 Power On/Off and HDD Activity LED Replacement, CPU Fan: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Rotate the device so the front side is facing you (the side with the power button) and locate the CPU fan.

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  5. HP Z2 Mini G3 Power On/Off and HDD Activity LED Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Swing the fan upward, to a 90-degree angle.

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  6. HP Z2 Mini G3 Power On/Off and HDD Activity LED Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Z2 Mini G3 Power On/Off and HDD Activity LED Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Carefully disconnect the CPU fan by pulling out the wires from the motherboard.

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  7. HP Z2 Mini G3 Power On/Off and HDD Activity LED Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Swing the fan back down and carefully unhook the CPU fan notches by pulling each tab away from the heat sink holes.

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  8. HP Z2 Mini G3 Power On/Off and HDD Activity LED Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Swing the fan up again and pull it out.

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  9. HP Z2 Mini G3 Power On/Off and HDD Activity LED Replacement, Power on/off Button and HDD Activity LED: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Remove HDD activity LED from retaining clip.

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  10. HP Z2 Mini G3 Power On/Off and HDD Activity LED Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Grab and lift the cable off of the motherboard and chassis.

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  11. HP Z2 Mini G3 Power On/Off and HDD Activity LED Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the HDD activity LED out of the chassis.

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  12. HP Z2 Mini G3 Power On/Off and HDD Activity LED Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the cable from the motherboard to finish removing the component.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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