How to Remove the Cooling Fan of the Standard CPU LGA775

This practical guide explains how to remove the cooling fan of the standard cpu lga775 with clear steps and useful context. It also covers common requirements, potential problems, and the details that can help you get better results.

How to Remove the Cooling Fan of the Standard CPU LGA775

Unplug the fan control wire from the docking station on the motherboard with the symbol CPU_FAN .

Unplug the fan's power cord from the docking station on the motherboard

Turn the fan locking pins counterclockwise.

Turn the fan locking pins counterclockwise

Remove the two diagonal locking pins at the same time from the holes on the motherboard to make sure they don't move. Do the same thing again with the other two latches.

Remove two diagonal locking pins at the same time from the holes on the Mainboard

Check that the locking pins have been removed from the holes on the motherboard, then you can lift the fan from the motherboard.

Lift the fan off the motherboard.

In some cases, the fan is stuck to the back of the CPU due to the heatsink, the fan can be rotated slightly to help remove it easily.

After removing the fan, you must rotate the locking pins clockwise to restore these locking pins to their original position, then you can install the fan again later.

Turn the locking pin ends clockwise

After removing the fan from the mainboard, clean the heatsink on the CPU's back and on the fan's heatsink surface. You can now repair or replace the fan then put it back on the motherboard. See the instructions How to assemble the cooling fan for the standard CPU LGA775

Conclusion

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